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Principals say ERO not giving schools credit for challenges
Leaders at one school said ERO reviewers told them they had witnessed excellent teaching but could not say that in the school's report because its attendance and achievement rates needed to improve. Audio
Principals warn new year-by-year curriculum won't work for mixed-level classes
The Principals Federation says most schools have at least some multi-level classrooms and it would take a much larger workforce to avoid that.
Primary school teachers reject latest pay offer
The NZEI union says the rejection reflects "deep dissatisfaction" among teachers.
10,000 children stood down for physical assaults in a year
Meanwhile, the number of home-schooled children has exceeded 11,000, the highest figure ever recorded.
Teaching Council interim CEO resigns from board after legality questions - chair
The council appointed Tom Gott to the role last month even though the Education and Training Act says the chief executive "may not be a member of the Teaching Council".
Primary teachers consider settlement after drawn-out pay talks
The offer included the same pay rise secondary teachers had accepted.
'Primary principals have been ignored': Pay offer rejected
They say they are holding out for a curriculum change allowance similar to the $15,000 grant secondary school principals won earlier this week.
Teaching Council says appointing board member as acting CEO isn't against the rules
Tom Gott was appointed because Lesley Hoskin is on agreed leave while the Public Service Commission investigates the council's handling of conflicts of interest and procurement.
Secondary principals settle collective agreement negotiations
The deal included pay rises of 2.5 percent from Friday and 2.1 percent in December next year.
Government revokes charter school contract with non-existent trust
The agency previously explained the mistake happened because the school's sponsor changed its arrangements during the process.
Schools spend money on cruises, principals' hospitality
An annual report said the spending also included food for local families and in some cases travel for principals' partners. Audio
Better results but two new curriculums a massive job - principals
Some said they focused on either the new maths or English curriculums, not both, and had more work to do next year.
Secondary teachers vote to accept govt's latest collective agreement offer
The deal includes a 4.6 percent pay increase over two years.
Ministers were warned against removing schools' Treaty obligations
The Education Ministry advice preceded the decision to delete a clause in the Education and Training Act that required schools to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi.
'Give it a rest, jerk': MPs clash over school lunches
Labour MPs have hit back at David Seymour as he joked they were chasing Oscars. Audio
First ex-Te Pūkenga polytechs' governance councils revealed
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says course cuts will not reduce the training opportunities available in regional centres.
Tertiary institutions enrolling extra students to meet demand
An increase in school-leavers has driven enrolments up across the entire tertiary sector, including polytechnics and private tertiary institutions.
Charter School Agency reveals enrolment numbers
The number of enrolments had been kept under wraps after the agency told the privately-run, state-funded schools not to reveal their numbers while still setting up.
Secondary teachers to vote on new pay offer
Information obtained by RNZ showed it included similar pay rises to previous offers.
Maths teaching programme to be rolled out nationwide
The acceleration programme was trialled for 12 weeks with nearly 1400 students, but a maths professor says they weren't tested against the entire curriculum. Audio
Primary principals urge Minister to slow down curriculum changes
Principals told RNZ they could not possibly adopt the most recent changes to the maths curriculum in time for the new year. Audio
Education overhaul: Everything that changed in 2025
The government's sweeping - and controversial - changes to the education system are not over yet.
Schools to be barred from opting out of international tests
A government bill will force schools to take part in global maths and reading tests and speed up intervention in failing schools.
The school phone ban is working, could smartwatches be next?
The Education Review Office says the government should consider going a step further and also block access to social media during school hours. Audio
