Articles by Jaime Cunningham
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National
Unions concerned as more teachers working past retirement age
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 9:00pmThe number of teachers working past the retirement age has increased by 70% in the last decade, new Ministry of Education...
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National
Rural sector welcomes additional support for isolated students
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 4:17pmThe Government spent over 30 percent more last year than in 2023 providing financial support towards boarding fees for rural...
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National
AI-linked breaches contribute to NCEA exam misconduct rise
Monday, 19 May 2025, 9:28pmEducation officials are cracking down on AI use as NCEA exam breaches surge by 250%. NZQA investigated 876 breaches last...
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National
Rise in Te Kura enrolments linked to student mental health challenges
Sunday, 18 May 2025, 4:24pmStudents with mental health issues are turning to distance learning at correspondence school, Te Kura. Enrolments have increased...
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National
'Swamping classrooms': Principals on urgent need for learning support
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 9:04pmThe New Zealand Principals’ Federation is urging more investment in learning support for children with behavioural and communication...
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Education
'Not a lot of clarity': AI policy guidance divides education sector
Monday, 5 May 2025, 1:40pmThe Ministry of Education said AI poses significant challenges for schools. AI use is governed by each school’s board, with...
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National
Almost all NZ state schools are operating at or above capacity
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 8:54pmSeventeen per cent of state schools have more students than their official classroom capacity. A $100 million package will...
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National
Children’s Commissioner calls for data on bullying in schools
Monday, 17 March 2025, 10:19amThe Chief Children’s Commissioner is calling for regular, publicly reported data about bullying in schools - as one teachers’...
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National
Concerns over lack of national data on bullying in schools
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 4:23pmThe Chief Children’s Commissioner is calling for regular, publicly reported data about bullying in schools - as one teachers'...
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National
Hundreds of NZ Police staff criminally investigated since 2021
Monday, 11 November 2024, 8:19amMore than three hundred police staff have been subject to criminal investigation since the start of 2021. Data released to...
