25% of new NZ primary teachers lack basic qualifications in science and maths, prompting calls for better support, pay, and training.
400-character summary: New research shows that a quarter of recently-appointed primary teachers in New Zealand lack basic school qualifications in science and maths, with 58% failing at Level 1 Science and 25% failing at Level 1 Maths. This calls for better pay, support for children with learning challenges, and increased investment in initial teacher education and ongoing professional learning, say unions.
May 22, 2024
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