Podcast: Putting student learning at the centre of school governance
Dr Michael Johnston
Dr James Kierstead
8 May, 2025
In this episode, James and Michael discuss how the Education Training Amendment Bill transforms school governance in New Zealand.
They examine the bill's shift to make student learning the paramount objective for school boards, new requirements to address truancy through attendance management plans, and enhanced assessment standards to improve educational outcomes.
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