Education
Doubts about charter schools results, figures show
Reintroduced charter schools will be tightly monitored, but a lack of transparency in reporting was a key criticism they faced last time around. Audio
Canterbury students say halls not serving enough food
Some first year University of Canterbury students are so famished they are resorting to purchasing takeaways after meals, despite paying annual residence hall fees of about $20,000.
Charter schools: Are they better than public schools?
What exactly are charter schools and what makes them different to regular public schools? Here's what you need to know.
Luxon defends ministry hiring consultants amid job cuts
But the Prime Minister says he's not aware of ministry staff who are losing their jobs being asked to work as consultants. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 May
On today's episode, new specialised gang units aimed at preventing crime, disorder and intimdation caused by gang members have been announced, we hear from Police Minister Mark Mitchell, David Seymour… Audio
David Seymour on charter schools funding announcement
The Government has set aside more than $150 million to re-establish charter schools in New Zealand. David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Up to 35 public schools to become charter schools, will be exempt from phone ban
Up to 50 charter schools will be funded with $153m out of Budget 2024, David Seymour has announced.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 May
On today's episode, staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off, PM Christopher Luxon joins us and we also hear from RNZ… Audio
Ministry already preparing to hire consultants to do work of axed staff
Staff consulting firms were already asking some of the staff being made redundant to work for them.
'Relationships are key': Help for at-risk learners pays off
A new app and embracing te ao Māori are among ways Taranaki's largest tertiary education has seen a big improvement in pass rates.
Pass rates jump for at-risk learners at Taranaki polytech
Taranaki's largest tertiary education institute says a big improvement in pass rates for Maori, Pasifika and disabled students is down to making sure they get plenty more help and support. Taranaki… Audio
Ministry of Education responds to Morning Report story
The Ministry of Education has responded Morning Report's story on hiring consultants, using language that is largely impenetrable. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PM Luxon on hiring consultants at Ministry of Education
Staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Consultants set to take over roles at Ministry of Education
Staff say the Education Ministry is already preparing consultants to do the work of the very people it is laying off. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Structured literacy could aid Māori students in mainstream schools - teacher
The government's move to introduce structured literacy has the potential to lift reading and writing levels among Māori students in mainstream schools, says an English teacher who is Māori.
Teacher believes structured literacy will lift Māori achievement
An English teacher who is Maori believes the government's move to introduce structured literacy has the potential to lift reading and writing levels among Maori students in mainstream schools… Audio
Normal to feel unprepared in new job - teacher colleges
Those critical of a new ERO report focusing on teacher training have raised concerns about its methods.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 May 2024
On today's episode, two have died and one person is seriously injured in a house fire in Auckland, reporter Melanie Earley has the latest, Police are investigating three new complaints in connection… Audio
Secondary Principals Association on unprepared teachers
The Secondary Principals Association says student teachers need stronger monitoring during their classroom work experience. Secondary Principals Association President Vaughan Couillault spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13 May
On today's episode, the Education Review Office says too many newly graduated teachers are not prepared for the job, we hear from the ERO'S Education Evaluation Centre Ruth Shinoda, as well as the… Audio