Education
'Just as we did in 1984' - School brings back traditional single-cell classrooms
Rangiora High School has a 1980s feel about it, following the refurbishment of its Rakahuri building, says principal Bruce Kearney.
Roles providing support for disabled kids among those proposed to be axed
Leaked documents show which divisions will bear the brunt of hundreds of proposed job cuts at the Ministry of Education.
Students from tiny school raise enough money to attend US competition
The students from Motatau School will travel to an international aquabotics competition in Washington DC.
From sour dough to a scholarship, Brit MacDonald's story
Like many Invercargill woman Brit MacDonald tried her hand at sour dough making during COVID lockdowns. What sets her apart is that has turned into her owning her own bakery as well as receiving a… Audio
Auckland University aims to boost Pasifika academic success
Auckland University aims to boost Pasifika academic success. Audio
The real cost of the school ball experience
With tickets going for more than $300 a pop in some cases, a parent says balls are being "Americanised through TV, movies and social media".
An antidote to misinformation and conspiracy theories
Growing up Robin Reames saw first hand at the dinner table, why conspiracy theories flourish and how misinformation spreads. Now a professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago, Reames believes the… Audio
Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
Rangiora High School's building project includes a return to single-cell classrooms. Audio
The diverse experiences of farming
A lot of urban dwellers get their information about farming from supermarkets, new research suggests. A Massey University research project surveyed over 1300 urban and rural people about their views… Audio
Orchestra students back in school for the holidays
Nicky Fogden-Smith, Coordinator and Course Director of the NZ Secondary Students' Symphony Orchestra, speaks to Bryan Crump ahead of the orchestra's concert in Christchurch. Audio
Does the location determine a driving test outcome?
It's long been thought that where you choose to sit your driver's licence test impacts how easy or difficult it will be to pass. Now, new data released by Waka Kotahi has given credence to this. Audio
Online education start-up NextWork raises $2.3m in funding
Start-up NextWork wants to upskill the growing number of displaced non-tech workers as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
Astonishment at expectation contractors will review curriculum
Hiring contractors is an appalling solution when people who could do the work are losing their jobs, the PSA says.
Stop-motion animation training at University of Canterbury
Even if you don't recognise Aardman Animations by name we're certain you'll have fond memories of their work. Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep. Now Canterbury University will be involved with their… Audio
Truancy: By-the-numbers solutions aren't enough
Analysis - School truancy has been a concern across the political spectrum for years, but proposed solutions have largely failed.
ERO 'out of date' on how teachers can manage classroom
A recent report by the Education Review Office painted a grim picture of student behaviour - saying violent and disruptive behaviour in schools has reached critical levels. Half the teachers surveyed… Audio
NZQA caps number of students allowed to sit online exams at once
The Qualifications Authority is capping the daily number of students who can sit crucial online NCEA tests next month. Audio
Cap on number of students sitting NCEA online
The Qualifications Authority is capping the daily number of students who can sit crucial online NCEA tests next month. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minister of Education Erica Stanford on job cuts
The Minister of Education insists services supporting pupils and teachers will not be affected by a proposal to slash 565 jobs at the Ministry. Minister of Education Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Ministry of Education could see 565 jobs go
The Ministry of Education could see 565 jobs go, the public service association says that includes about 200 staff from the curriculum centre, and 90 regional staff who connect schools to the experts… Audio