John Gerritsen
Schools move as much as 5 decile places in recalculation
Some schools have jumped as many as five places in the Education Ministry's recalculation of deciles which determines how much funding they get. Audio
Low-decile schools get biggest roll increase since 1997
The number of students in low decile schools will rise significantly next year for the first time in more than a decade. Audio
Principals angry at School Trustees Association
Principals groups say an attempt by the School Trustees Association to improve the way school boards appraise and hire principals is clandestine and ill-considered. Audio
Teachers vote for high-paid teamwork policy
High-paid jobs for teachers and principals have been voted in by secondary teachers, who say they will reduce damaging competition between schools. Audio
Change ahead for tertiary education funding
Funding for tertiary institutions could soon be affected by how many of their graduates get jobs and how many Maori and Pasifika people they educate. Audio
Integrated schools hoping for big funding boost
Integrated schools are hoping for a multi-million-dollar funding boost to help them lower their fees and repay some of their 200-million-dollar debt for property upgrades. Audio
Principals warn of high exam stress among students
High school principals describe the acute levels of stress among their students during NCEA and Scholarship exams, which started this week. Audio
Time running out for decile funding system
School decile numbers are about to change, and that will mean changes to funding for nearly 16-hundred schools. Audio
PPTA members vote on government policy
Secondary teachers start voting today on whether to include the government's new top jobs for teachers and principals in their collective agreement. Audio
NCEA exams start today
NCEA exams start today, marking the beginning of three weeks of swot and stress for 143,000 secondary school students and their families. Audio
Computers used in NCEA for first time
For the first time some students will use computers to sit school exams. Audio
NZEI, Education Ministry allege misinformation on govt policy
The Education Ministry and the primary teachers union are trading accusations over a major government policy. Audio
Few schools opting into government scheme
Caution and uncertainty are keeping many primary schools out of the government's flagship education scheme. Audio
Insight for 2 November 2014 - Maths & Science Not Hitting Mark
John Gerritsen explores why NZ school students have slumped in maths and science Audio
High hopes for international maths test
This term, 10-thousand Year 5 and Year 9 children are participating in the Trends In International Mathematics and Science Study. Audio
Early childhood enrolment system almost complete
A new computer system that will track every child enrolled in early childhood education is nearing the end of its introductory phase, on budget and with minimal complaints. Audio
Teachers Council considers complaint against principal
The Teachers Council is investigating a school principal over his handling of allegations against a teacher sentenced this week for sex abuse. Audio
Charter schools say ERO reports vindicate their role
The first two charter schools reviewed by the Education Review Office say their positive reports prove they are working well. Audio
First charter school ERO reports released
As we heard in the news, The Education Review Office has completed its first two reviews of charter schools and both have passed with flying colours. Audio
Auckland Uni fee suggestion divides uni sector
A suggestion from the University of Auckland that highly ranked universities should charge higher fees than other institutions has polarised the sector. Audio
