Education
Union puzzled by teacher-only crackdown
David Seymour and Erica Stanford's messaging over teacher-only days seem to be "contradicting each other", NZEI says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 September 2024
On today's episode, parents could face prosecution if their child misses school 15 days in a year as part of the coalition's truancy crackdown, iwi affiliation data released today on the Maori… Audio
Coalition announces school truancy crackdown
Parents could face prosecution if their child misses school 15 days in a year as part of the coalition's truancy crackdown. Associate Education Minister David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The importance of being honest with kids
Educator, speaker, mum and parenting commentator Karen Boyes on the importance of being honest with kids. Audio
Māori teens less likely to get University Entrance
Māori teens are less likely than Pākēha teens to get University Entrance even after allowing for socio-economic differences. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How to turn children into lifelong readers
Opinion: NZ is one of a number of countries that are overhauling the way reading is taught at the primary school level, but Elaine Reese argues that families still play a critical role in turning a…
Māori students less likely to achieve University Entrance - ministry
Māori students were just as likely to get an NCEA qualification as European students from similar socio-economic backgrounds - but that didn't apply to UE.
Head of Ministry of Education to leave role early
Her contract as secretary for education was due to end in December but she will finish on 11 October for family reasons.
Improving indoor air quality could save NZ one billion
A new report says improving indoor air quality in offices and schools could benefit New Zealand by $1 billion over ten years. Shamubeel Eaqub who co-wrote the paper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Unis facing strike action offering pay rises half what union wants
But the Tertiary Education Union says it is seeking a six percent pay rise for its members.
ACT concerned by university's travel funding guidelines
AUT's policy gives academics who identify as Māori and Pasifika preference when applying for travel.
A leg up from Six-60
Four lucky Otago Uni students have been given a pretty unique chance to kickstart their music careers after winning a highly sought after Six-60 scholarship. The scholarships were set up in 2021 by… Audio
Teachers using AI to create lessons and mark work
School kids are being told not to use artificial intelligence to do their work, but that's exactly what some of their teachers are doing. Here's our education correspondent John Gerritsen. Audio
AI use in NZ schools: 'I just put in a prompt and spark some ideas'
Teachers are hailing artificial intelligence as a massive time-saver that could revolutionise their work.
Diverse New Zealanders share their cost-cutting tips
What money-saving tips can we learn from some of New Zealand's diverse cultures ? In this cross over episode with RNZ’s Here Now, Katy Gosset joins a cooking class at the Canterbury Refugee… Audio
Schools abandon take-home assignments after AI used to cheat
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education says the risk of AI misuse has contributed to a change in NCEA level one externals from 2025. Audio
Staff at four universities set to strike over pay
The action will involve 4000 staff at Auckland, Massey, Canterbury and Lincoln universities striking on Thursday.
Students using AI to cheat on school work
Teachers says artificial intelligence has huge potential for improving education, but misuse of the technology is an increasing problem.
Teachers warn students using AI to cheat on school work
Teachers are warning that students across the country are getting away with using artificial intelligence to cheat on their school work. Head of science at Wellington's Saint Patrick's College Doug… Audio
Teachers concerned students using AI to cheat
Teachers warn students across the country are getting away with using artificial intelligence to cheat on their school work. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio
