Govt to mandate teaching methods for reading, writing & maths
The government is taking the highly unusual step of ordering teachers how to teach. From 2026, teachers must use government approved methods for teaching reading, writing and maths. It's part of what it calls the common practice model, which it has been working on since last year in an effort to improve children's literacy and numeracy. Our education correspondent John Gerritsen and video journalist Angus Dreaver have the story.
Source: rnz.co.nz