The big debate: should te reo be compulsory in our schools?
JUDE BARBACK looks at the arguments for and against making te reo Māori compulsory in New Zealand schools.
“The Cinderella of education” – how ECE is regarded in New Zealand
New Zealand's newest professor of early childhood education, Professor Helen Hedges, says New Zealand needs to place more value on ECE and reflect this in policy and budgetary decisions.
Addressing the teacher shortage – Ministry’s measures not enough
In December, the government announced a new package to address teacher shortages. But as principals look further afield to staff their schools, will these measures be enough, and what effect might they already have on those deciding to enter the profession? MELISSA WASTNEY reports.
Speaking out on Education
When a Whanganui doctor – dressed in scrubs – protested about the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement in 2015, it opened a debate on whether professionals had the right to speak out on issues in areas in which they were experts. Kate Drury reports on speaking-out rights.
Compulsory qualifications planned for home-based early childhood education and childcare
Some childcare providers are expected to quit, and those who stay in the business may raise their fees, under a new policy requiring home-based carers to become qualified.
Six-monthly school reports to parents look set to be axed
Traditional six-monthly school reports to parents may be axed in a revamped school curriculum with more localised teaching topics.
Fees-free tertiary education on its way for 2018
The new government is fast-tracking work on its fees-free tertiary education promise.
Better pay and conditions on the cards for home-based ECE teachers
The Government's review of home-based early childhood education includes a raft of proposed changes now open for consultation.
What would New Zealand education look like under a Labour government?
JUDE BARBACK talks to Labour education spokesperson Chris Hipkins about the party’s Education Manifesto.
Minister dismissive of “glowing” charter schools report
Charter school advocates are frustrated at the Education Minister's refusal to acknowledge the positive points made by students and parents about charter schools in a recently released report.
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