AI in schools: Whangārei teacher warns of harm to students’ critical thinking
“It’s taking all the cognitive load and kids just copy the answers straight in.” A recent Education Review…
Carrington site considered for second Mount Albert Grammar School campus as roll surges
Drumm said there were two possible explanations – families were enrolling unusually early, or far more children were…
New survey finds almost half of Ontario students face psychological distress
As Canada’s youth get ready to return to school, experts say students are still facing big mental health…
On the Beaton track: Auckland University ‘Navigators’ student raises venture capital for crime-fighting startup at multimillion valuation
The raise was supported by Antler, a venture and private equity firm based in Singapore, Beaton, Eliot Crowther…
Study confirms benefits of robotic gastric cancer surgery
Surgery remains the primary curative treatment for gastric cancer, with laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) established as a standard minimally…
Study: 4 In 10 Fifth-Graders Say They Need Mental Health Care
Credit: © LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – stock.adobe.com In A Nutshell Nearly 4 in 10 fifth-graders in a study (39%…
Beauty tutorials in social media increase use of hormone-disrupting products by teens
Personal care products are among the largest everyday sources of exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and high schoolers who…
Why alternative schools are not rushing to bring AI into classrooms
The head of one of Australia’s major alternative school systems has ruled out creating an artificial intelligence (AI)…
Schools ban Woolworths’ Disney Ooshies collectables after toys cause conflict among students
A school Facebook post said Ooshies “have become a significant distraction during class time and break times”. “Because…
Serious two-vehicle crash closes road near Rotorua
Borren said members of the Toi Ohomai team were on site supporting students. “We have activated our internal…
Police investigate after international student’s $38k violin stolen on New Lynn bus
Police told the Herald they were notified of a violin theft on a West Auckland bus over the…
Act’s ‘reasonable force’ plan for disruptive students sparks safety fears
Under the proposal, staff could use “reasonable force” to remove a student who repeatedly refused directions to leave…