Coloured sand linked to asbestos contamination scare found at over 100 SA sites
Coloured sand products linked to an asbestos contamination scare have so far been identified at more than 100…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Former teacher shot by student wins $10M jury verdict against ex-administrator
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A jury in Virginia awarded $10 million Thursday to a former teacher who…
Catering giant Compass Group excluded from next round of school lunch scheme
The other suppliers are Appresso Pro Foods, Montana Group, Ka Pai Kai, KDJ Catering, Star Fresh, University of…
Treaty and schools: Government to remove requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
In June, Stanford was subject to what she called “complete, utter garbage [and] lies” amid an attack campaign…
Measles outbreak: Government gives schools updated advice as country’s measles cases spread
“However, there remain around 2000 contacts that are being traced and people are being put into isolation in…
Shutdown offers schools glimpse of Education Department closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for school leaders wondering how long…
Teacher who was shot by 6-year-old testifies she thought she had died
A former Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom in 2023 testified Thursday…
“I didn’t know it could kill you, especially that quickly”: Boy, 12, dies after ‘TikTok challenge’ tragedy in his bedroom
‘He had just 20 minutes in his bedroom and he was gone’ his heartbroken mum said 19:25, 23…
Mega-strike: Most Bay of Plenty schools to close, hospitals stay open
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called the planned action “a shame” and said he believed people were getting…
Hawke’s Bay mega-strike to see 5500 teachers and health workers march in Napier
NZEI The NZ Education Institute’s communications adviser, Kirsten McDougall, said 2000 Hawke’s Bay primary and early-childhood teachers, principals,…
Anti-bullying report outlines national strategy to crack down on behaviour
Schools must initiate action against a bullying complaint within two days of a reported incident as part of…