New charter school Arapaki to open in Christchurch, offering flexible education for disengaged students.

A new charter school, Arapaki, will open in Christchurch, New Zealand, in early 2025, marking the first in nearly a decade. Funded by the government, these schools offer more flexibility than regular public schools. Arapaki, partnered with successful Mastery Schools Australia, aims to help disengaged students from year one to eight. The move is part of efforts to boost educational outcomes, with plans for more charter schools and conversions from state schools. However, critics worry about resources being diverted from the state system.

November 27, 2024
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