Education news
![Kids 'painted on damaged asbestos panels' at unnamed school](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=803)
Kids 'painted on damaged asbestos panels' at unnamed school
Documents reveal ‘widespread non-compliance’ over asbestos in schools.
![Te Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=803)
Te Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months
'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'
Kea Kids news
![Kea Kids: Kiwi talent behind the music for The Sandy Cheeks Movie](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kea Kids: Kiwi talent behind the music for The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Gather ‘round y’all, for an exclusive interview by reporter Sam, whose mum Tami Neilson created brand new music for SpongeBob’s best squirrel friend in Saving Bikini Bottom!
![Kea Kids: Ngāpuhi sisters star in their very own show](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kea Kids: Ngāpuhi sisters star in their very own show
Ngātaitangirua and Ngāwhakamoemiti are two sisters starring in the very first Ngāpuhi-dialect show, Te NGz! Reporter Hunter interviews the tamariki and their animal co-stars.
![Kea Kids: South Auckland is alive with the sound of sirens! But it’s not what you think](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kea Kids: South Auckland is alive with the sound of sirens! But it’s not what you think
Reporter Malakai is hanging out with the Steady Bassin Crew, who are wiring up their bikes to go head to head in a battle that will rattle the neighbourhood! Video / Kea Kids
More Education news
![PM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' Policy](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
PM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' Policy
On Sunday, National Ministers announced a policy dubbed “Make it Count” to boost maths education.
![Labour fears math revamp miscalculations, National says it will be a 'big ask'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Labour fears math revamp miscalculations, National says it will be a 'big ask'
The rollout of the new maths curriculum for schools will begin next year.
![Seymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major opposition](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Seymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major opposition
The Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.
![‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites
Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.
![‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s future](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s future
Parents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.
![Children’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston North](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Children’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston North
Government's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.
![Te Pūkenga recruiting advisers to lead major cost-cutting exercise](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Te Pūkenga recruiting advisers to lead major cost-cutting exercise
Forecasts revealed the institute's polytechnics face four years of financial losses.
!['Appalled': Teachers' fears after leaked emails show new curriculum plans](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'Appalled': Teachers' fears after leaked emails show new curriculum plans
Emails fuel English teachers’ fears about the likely content of rewritten curriculum.
![Early childhood centre’s licence to be cancelled](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Early childhood centre’s licence to be cancelled
Country Kindy's licence is being cancelled due to alleged curriculum violations.
!['New screen-time limits needed' in schools - excessive use of devices linked to poor health](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'New screen-time limits needed' in schools - excessive use of devices linked to poor health
The risks existed whether a child was doing homework or watching TikTok.
![Truancy crackdown sees fewer kids taken out of school to go on holiday](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Truancy crackdown sees fewer kids taken out of school to go on holiday
Parents are choosing not to take their children out of school to travel, new data shows.
![Opinion: NZ needs to invest in more school-based healthcare](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Opinion: NZ needs to invest in more school-based healthcare
OPINION: Health can have a big impact on learning and development.
![Dr Jane Goodall visits Saint Kentigern Girls’ School](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Dr Jane Goodall visits Saint Kentigern Girls’ School
English primatologist Dr Jane Goodall visits Saint Kentigern Girls’ School in Remuera to support her Roots & Shoots programme. Video / NZherald
![Opinion: Where is the funding for ECE care? - Marek Tesar](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Opinion: Where is the funding for ECE care? - Marek Tesar
OPINION: The latest Budget offered little to nothing to ECE providers.
!['Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
!['Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelines](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelines
Children as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.
![New teachers fail to make the grade on basic knowledge](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
New teachers fail to make the grade on basic knowledge
Many primary teachers lack the most basic school qualifications, according to a report.
![Frank Film 2024 episode 3: Rod Carr and the Teen Climate Activists](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Frank Film 2024 episode 3: Rod Carr and the Teen Climate Activists
Climate Change Commission head Rodd Carr discusses climate change reduction targets with student activists in Christchurch. Video / Frank Film
![Kea Kids News: Kids are inventing gadgets to save the world!](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kea Kids News: Kids are inventing gadgets to save the world!
Reporter Oscar talks to students in a contest to use STEAM to solve problems in the community, and you can enter too! Head over to samsung.com/nz/solvefortomorrow
![Charter Schools could increase govt costs - report](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Charter Schools could increase govt costs - report
Charter school students were likely to be funded at a higher per-student rate.
![Māori weaponry instructor beat students with stick, says heritage exempted him from law](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Māori weaponry instructor beat students with stick, says heritage exempted him from law
He told the Court of Appeal they had no power over him. The justices disagreed.