New Zealand's classroom behavior ranks poorly in OECD, worsening over 20 years, with over half of teachers reporting increased disruptive behavior.

New Zealand's classroom behavior is among the worst in the OECD, with disruptive behavior worsening over the past 20 years, according to a report by the Education Review Office (ERO). Over half of teachers believe all types of disruptive behavior have become worse in the last two years, with a quarter of principals reporting students physically harming others and damaging property daily. Three-quarters of teachers claim disruptive behavior is impacting students' progress.

March 27, 2024
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