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New Zealand school leaders demand ERO change its reviews to better reflect progress in rural and low-income schools.
New Zealand school principals are urging the Education Review Office (ERO) to revise its evaluation approach, arguing that current reviews fail to account for the challenges faced by rural and low-income schools.
They say ERO’s focus on achievement and attendance rates overlooks meaningful student progress and the impact of socioeconomic disadvantages, leading to negative assessments despite strong teaching and long-term improvements.
Principals warn that such reports may trigger punitive measures like increased scrutiny or statutory intervention, even when schools are making significant strides.
They advocate for a system that values both outcomes and progress, especially given the effects of transient populations and students starting school far behind.
While ERO maintains it applies consistent standards and considers context, school leaders say the current model doesn’t reflect the full scope of their work in struggling communities.
Los líderes escolares de Nueva Zelanda exigen que ERO cambie sus revisiones para reflejar mejor el progreso en las escuelas rurales y de bajos ingresos.