New Zealand's Education Minister unveils initiatives to boost student achievement, including banning phones and expanding reading time.

New Zealand's Education Minister announced new initiatives to boost student achievement and equity, including banning cell phones, adding an hour daily of reading, writing, and math, and introducing a new, year-by-year curriculum. The government is also investing in teacher training and building more classrooms, with $100 million allocated for new schools in growing areas. The Education Review Office reports positive outcomes, with improved student engagement and literacy.