Teachers’ pet peeves
Being a teacher ain't easy! Beyond the demand for better working conditions, support and pay, discover what more minor things are also disrupting the happy life of a teacher.
Should NZ school kids get free lunches?
A group of Kiwi mums have been working toward providing a fresh, healthy and nutritious lunch for all New Zealand students every day at school.
A third of kids are regularly absent from school
Wagging, ditching class, skipping school ... whatever the kids these days call it, it's part of a real issue for New Zealand's education system.
Are overseas school trips out of control?
More and more schools are embarking on expensive overseas educational trips but are children of families who are unable to afford these trips missing out?
Building the parent and teacher relationship
Building a successful parent teacher relationship can really benefit your child. How do you communicate with the teachers in your kids' lives?
10 things teachers wished you knew
A good parent/teacher relationship is important for making the most of the school year. Here are ten things your child's teacher wished you knew.
What do you want your children to learn?
We asked Kidspot readers what subject they wish kids were taught at school. You may be surprised by the results!
NCEA Maths Level 1 exam heavily criticised as being “impossible”
For the second year in a row, the NCEA Level One maths exam has been criticised by teachers with complaints of questions too difficult for even the most confident students.
