Digital focus in education shake-up

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published June 28, 2017

There will be a major shift toward digital literacy in what the government is calling the biggest changes to the education curriculum in a decade.

WELLINGTON, June 28 NZN - Children need to be confident digital technology users and creators if they're to succeed, Education Minister ...

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