Senate panel pushes stricter standards, national framework for local colleges

The Senate Committee on Higher and Technical-Vocational Education is calling for sweeping reforms to strengthen oversight and improve the quality of local universities and colleges (LUCs) amid rapid sector growth and inconsistent academic standards. Enrollment in LUC baccalaureate programs grew by 44%, rising from 343,000 in 2021 to approximately 493,000 in 2023. Roughly 34% of … Read more

Auckland School Threats: Police Boost Security Again

<p>Nearly one in five schools globally experienced a threat – either physical or digital – in the last year, a figure that’s climbed 40% since 2019. The recent incidents at Auckland schools, where police were repeatedly called to address threats made against students, aren’t isolated events. They are a stark warning of a rapidly evolving … Read more