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flag New Zealand is rolling out a revised English and maths curriculum for years 0–10 with gradual implementation and ongoing concerns about timing and flexibility.

flag New Zealand schools are gradually rolling out a revised English and maths curriculum for years 0–10, with most institutions making steady progress under a phased approach. flag While the Ministry of Education emphasizes flexibility and ongoing improvement, some school leaders, including Lucy Naylor of the Auckland Primary Principals’ Association, warn the timeline is too tight, urging more time for meaningful consultation. flag Concerns include the year-by-year structure’s rigidity in composite classrooms and the risk of superficial implementation. flag The ministry maintains schools have experience managing diverse learners and that the new curriculum supports individualized teaching. flag A national maths acceleration programme is expanding, though questions remain about its testing. flag Full impact will unfold over several years.

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