Has a gap in old-school handwriting and spelling tuition contributed to NZ's declining literacy scores?

By Christine Braid
Community contribution / March 22, 2021

The recently reported decline in student performance in international tests for literacy, science and maths confirmed a view in some quarters that New Zealand’s curriculum is in need of an overhaul.

Notably, the New Zealand Principals’ Federation called for increased leadership and direction from the Ministry of Education. Federation president Perry ...

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Has a gap in old-school handwriting and spelling tuition contributed to NZ's declining literacy scores?

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