Minister releases regional information on education progress
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today released information which shows how children are getting on at different stages of the education system in 16 regions throughout New Zealand. The information shows what percentage of children are participating in early childhood education, are achieving at the National Standards or Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori, and achieving NCEA Level 2. ...
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Scoop.co.nz (press release)
... strategies in schools and in the wider education system in order to increase students' achievement. “The information shows considerable differences between the 16 regions, especially with regard to success rates for boys and Maori and Pacific students.
... strategies in schools and in the wider education system in order to increase students' achievement. “The information shows considerable differences between the 16 regions, especially with regard to success rates for boys and Maori and Pacific students.
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