John Gerritsen
NZ teenagers to be quizzed on how they cope
Just how well equipped New Zealand teenagers are to live an increasingly connected world is going to be tested alongside how good they are at reading, maths and science. Audio
TEC warns of upheaval for unis, polytechs
The Tertiary Education Commission says universities and polytechnics need to axe courses, sell buildings and stop fighting each other for enrolments. Audio
University and a polytechnic under investigation
For the first time the Tertiary Education Commission is investigating a university to find if it has done less teaching than it was paid for. Audio
NCEA literacy and numeracy under review
The Government has been told the level of literacy and numeracy required of teenagers getting the NCEA should be raised. Audio
PPTA responds to NCEA literacy and numeracy problems
The NCEA's literacy and numeracy benchmarks are under scrutiny after research showed some teens were getting the qualification even though they were not functionally literate or numerate. Audio
Schools hunt for winter sport coaches
High schools' winter sport season is starting but some of the teams will be kicking off without a coach. Audio
Tougher line on finances hurting international enrolments
Private tertiary institutions say they are losing hundreds of enrolments from the Philippines and India because Immigration New Zealand is taking a tougher line on students' savings. Audio
Foreign student numbers fall
Visa figures show schools and private tertiary institutions are bearing the brunt of a 17-hundred-student drop in overseas enrolments. Audio
Education New Zealand says foreign student numbers have fallen
Visa figures show foreign student numbers have fallen in the first quarter of this year after a bumper year in 2015. Audio
Disabled children law change needed - Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission and the IHC say it is time for a law change giving disabled children the absolute right to attend their local school. Audio
Most special education children at low-decile schools
Low decile schools have long complained about the difficulties they face - now new figures indicate they are responsible for most of the children with special education needs. Audio
Educators want funding for special education overhaul
Parents and educators say the government's overhaul of special education must include more funding. Audio
Exclusion of problem students "very common"
The disability advocacy group, the IHC, says schools are demonising children with special needs. John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Paeroa schools refuse to enrol violent boy
Schools in the north-Waikato town of Paeroa are again refusing to enrol a child because of extremely violent behaviour. Audio
Paeroa schools refuse to enrol violent boy
A school in Paeroa is refusing to let a violent child return to class, the second time in three years one of the north-Waikato town's schools has taken such action. Audio
Big step forward for NZ Sign Language
Deaf teenagers are enjoying a big change to their school work this year. For the first time, New Zealand Sign Language has NCEA achievement standards. Deaf people and Sign Language educators say it's… Audio
Former Sky City employee charged with fraud
A former employee at Sky City Casino has been charged with siphoning money from the casino for herself. Audio
Council censures principal, criticises school board
The Education Council says a test case, in which a Hawke's Bay principal was censured, has highlighted the need for principals and boards to report misconduct by teachers. Audio
Reports find problems with PPP school designs
Independent reviewers have poked holes in the design of the first two schools built as public-private partnerships at Hobsonville Point. Audio
Reports reveal problems with new schools
Independent reviews show some of New Zealand's newest schools have faults that make them noisy, prone to leaks, and too hot in the summer. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
