Almost a decade on from the passing of the controversial anti-smacking law, a poll has found continued widespread rejection of… Read more
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Education Minister Hekia Parata asks for investigation after reports of 5-year-olds struggling to speak at school
Some children are starting school without the ability to speak in sentences, sparking a government investigation. Education Minister Hekia Parata… Read more
Family of six to spend a year on a bus, filming a child abuse documentary
GEORGE HEARD/FAIRFAX NZ ‘We’re committed to doing it and we’ll find a way to fund it,’ says Chris Lane, back… Read more
New doco says NZ education system is ‘grossly unfair’
Documentary maker Bryan Bruce says the government could do better for our children. Bryan Bruce is not afraid to ask… Read more
Class of their own: Home-schooling a ‘path of discovery’
Seven per cent of New Zealand’s school population are taught at home. Last year, 5558 children from nearly 3000 families were home-schooled.Education reporter… Read more