Stories by John Gerritsen

Principals say some school-leavers will have to rethink their plans after failing critical NCEA literacy and numeracy tests. Audio

一些学校校长担心学生的肄业比例会急剧提高，而与其他学校相比，有三分之一存在社会经济差距的学校的考试及格率极低。

The results show at least 39,000 students are ineligible for an NCEA certificate - but most will get another chance. Audio

A secondary school with a focus on the creative arts and a school providing immersion education in te re Māori are also on the list.

New Zealand's scores in a major international maths and science test have increased for the first time in a decade, thanks to the efforts of this country's boys. Audio

Nearly half of the growth - which was driven by immigration - occurred in Auckland.

Some regions are declaring a teacher supply crisis, as schools once again struggle to find enough teachers for the coming year. Audio

NCEA level one is not reliable or fair, and it is not clear what purpose it serves, according to a damning report on the newly-revised first year of the qualification.

Most principals believe the tests are making NCEA more reliable but many teachers are yet to be convinced.

The system is not fair, 'not working', and it might be time to scrap it, a review says. Audio

At least two schools have opted out of the revised free lunch scheme for next year. Audio

Changes to teacher aide allocations highlight the inadequacy of support for the most disabled children, Auckland principals say.

A local policy change is angering parents and principals as some of Auckland's most severely disabled children lose aide hours.

The report is based on Westbridge in Auckland, Halswell in Christchurch, and Salisbury in Nelson.

New Zealand developers and educators say the right AI tools can be very helpful for students but cannot replace real teachers.

The team, which has only had a single meeting so far, has had two more cancelled, along with associated flights and accommodation. Audio

A government review of universities is asking if students are paying the right amount in fees for their degrees. Audio

The government's promised crackdown on truancy is creating anxiety among families who say their children cannot go to school.

Immigration New Zealand granted study visas to a record 19,860 children of foreign workers in the past financial year.

David Wallis' behaviour amounted to "serious misconduct", tribunal rules.

It comes just months before the government here introduces similar tests.

It will also spend $30m on resources and workbooks for every primary and intermediate school.

Teachers at about 160 schools will get more training and time to hold small group sessions with students.

Just a week before exams start, the Qualifications Authority has admitted that nearly the entire team that supports its secondary school exams has left and been replaced over the past year.

80,000 children were chronically absent in term two this year, an major ERO report says. Audio