Northland teacher David Cowan jailed for indecent acts against three girls
A victim gave evidence that Cowan repeatedly crossed physical boundaries, slapping and grabbing her buttocks and tickling her…
Ms Rachel reveals the nursery rhymes she’d like to see retired
Anticipating people’s outage over the suggestion of banning children’s songs, Ms Rachel had a simple solution: “People are…
Jim Peters dies: Former New Zealand First MP and Northland educator passes away
He also served as Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori at the University of Auckland. Jim Peters was a former MP…
Cincinnati Art Museum opens gallery dedicated to fashion, textiles
Cincinnati Art Museum opens gallery dedicated to fashion, textiles CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Art Museum has opened its…
NZ Wars, Treaty of Waitangi ‘sanitised’ in new history curriculum, says educator
“The curriculum provides a sanitised view of New Zealand history and fails to meet the demands of students…
McAuley High School’s Isaac Thomas remembered by staff as ‘legendary’ teacher
“Isaac was relentless in his pursuit to inspire students to find a love for reading. He had a…
Rotorua mourns Dr Ken Kennedy – Te Arawa leader and educator
In 2012 Kennedy was given an honorary doctorate by Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya University in India in recognition of…
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra musicians work with Gisborne students
Using small hand-percussion instruments that he provides, students work ‘like an orchestra’ to compose a piece based on…
Morrinsville school literacy tutor Lisa Maclennan among those lost in Mt Maunganui slip
“Our love and aroha go out to Lisa’s family; we ask that you respect their privacy at this…
Secret teacher confessions: What your child’s educator wishes they could tell you about NZ’s education crisis
If they want to play with a child, they sometimes don’t even know how to say, “Can I…
Teacher censured after asking if he could buy a student’s ADHD medication from her
But when school returned, the teacher messaged the girl through Teams and said he was having problems with…
The Making of Marokopa’s ‘monster’: Tom Phillips’ childhood, hobbies and descent
Tom Phillips’ near four years on the run came to a deadly end earlier this month. Photo /…