Future direction of early learning
A new survey will contribute to developing the government’s 10-year Strategic Plan for Early Learning.
News stories
Teachers to attend paid union meetings
We value the work our teachers and principals do and progressing their pay and working conditions in the current bargaining round is a priority for us.
Tomorrow’s Schools Review
The way our schools are governed, managed and administered is being reviewed.
Progress and achievement across the National Curriculum for Years 1 to 10
The Ministry wants to know what you think about progress and achievement, to help us enhance teaching and lead to better outcomes for every child.
The future of NCEA - join the conversation
Education should give every New Zealander the freedom and opportunity to be the best they can be.
Update for current charter school students, parents and whānau
The government is ending charter schools and is working with them to become part of the wider state school system.
Three reasons kids don’t talk about bullying and what you can do about it
Bullying can have a huge impact on children’s mental health and wellbeing.
New book helps children learn the power of kindness
Bullying can have a huge impact on children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Parents join education sector and young people at Education Summit
Parents are joining people from all parts of the education sector and community to discuss the future of learning at two Education Summit events
Have your say on the future of education in New Zealand
The Government has launched the Education Conversation | Kōrero Mātauranga and wants to hear the views of parents.
Every day counts towards your child’s learning
The start of the school year is an exciting time for most kids. Here are some tips to help you help your child make the most of it.
Back to school tips
The start of the school year is an exciting time for most kids. Here are some tips to help you help your child make the most of it.
Summer holidays
Fun ideas for your kids for Christmas and the holidays.
New Digital Technologies curriculum content for all schools and kura
A new Digital Technologies (English medium) & Hangarau Matihiko (Māori medium), curriculum content is being published.
Fees-free tertiary education and your child
Find out what you need to know if you have a young person in your family thinking of doing some tertiary study.
Catch-up on NCEA 2017 credits through Te Kura
Your child can get extra NCEA credits they need by studying online with Te Kura (The Correspondence School).
Supporting students in secondary schools
Everyone in a school has a role to play in supporting the wellbeing of students.
Fees–free tertiary education and your child
Youth Advisory Group members announced
Twelve young New Zealanders have been selected to take part in the new Ministerial Youth Advisory Group.
Feedback from Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko consultation
Our education system is strengthening digital technologies learning in the curriculum.