Ministry Of Education
Teachers strike after years of frustration - principal
Primary school teachers and principals have overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer from the Ministry of Education. They've voted to strike for an afternoon next month for the first time in 24 years… Audio
NZ schools look offshore for technology teachers
Hiring technology teachers from overseas is a stop gap measure and more needs to be done to address a shortage. The comment from principals follows news the Ministry of Education is working with two… Audio
Long-term funding shortage for kura's senior students
A kura kaupapa in Rotorua is sick of being "fobbed off" by the Ministry of Education, which will not fund it for teaching its senior students, the principal says.
Ministry demands explainer over school spending
The Ministry of Education is seeking a 'please explain' from schools who have been flagged in an audit for unusual or high spending.
Seclusion rooms may still be used in schools, say austism advocates
Advocates for autistic children fear some schools may still be using seclusion rooms despite them being outlawed earlier this year.
Seclusion of autistic boy 'unreasonable' - ombudsman
An autistic boy who was repeatedly locked in a room by his Wellington school had to have counselling as a result, an ombudsman's report says.
Government scraps National Standards
Schools are free to scrap National Standards next year, after the Government pulled the plug on the controversial reporting standards for reading, writing and maths. Introduced by National in 2010… Audio
Keeping a tiny school going
The principal and sole teacher of the 130 year-old Mangmuka School Yanje Klaricich discusses the balancing act of managing a school of just 11 pupils.
The roll is down from 17 last year and Ms… Audio
Aranui principal - Ministry apology isn't enough
The former principal of Aranui Primary School in Christchurch, Mike Allen, says the apology from the Ministry of Education isn't enough. Mr Allen says the Ministry clearly had a plan it couldn't… Audio
Government knew religion in schools potentially discriminatory
The Ministry of Education identified that religious instruction in state schools may be discriminatory more than 16 years ago, but chose to take no action. Video, Audio
Govt drops bulk funding, continues decile funding replacement plan
The government has abandoned a proposal to introduce a form of bulk funding, which would let schools trade teachers for cash. Audio
MoE apologises for its handling of Miramar Central School
In breaking news the Ministry of Education has apologised to parents for the Ministry's handling of complaints about the use of seclusion at Miramar Central School. Audio
Pay day change for school support staff
About 3000 school support staff will go without pay for a fortnight in February, following a dispute over an extra pay day next year.
Court opens way for leaky school building case
The government is open to settlement of its leaky schools case after the Supreme Court ruled against Carter Holt Harvey, allowing the case to go to court.
ERO changes 'too much' for schools to face
The Education Review Office's new approach to tackling under-achievement has been criticised for burdening schools that are already doing their best.
MoE steps up for Te Puea
The Ministry of Education has come to the table to help some of the tamariki at Te Puea marae in Auckland, which is currently at capacity Audio
Rapist caretaker sentenced to 19 years
The Education Ministry says it has searched for clues to see if it could have done anything differently in the case of an employee convicted of sexual abuse. Audio
Underperforming charter schools rewarded - Labour
About $60,000 worth of bonuses were paid last year to three charter schools, even though they failed to meet their performance objectives, the Labour Party says.
Ministry of Education building bill
The Ministry of Education building in Wellington is having a $2.5m staircase installed. Audio
Dozens of schools need top priority property work
Fire alarms, dangerous trees, and hot water in bathrooms were the among the top priority building jobs facing schools as they prepared for the holidays.