New Zealand’s education leaders visit Australia to learn evidence-based math teaching methods to improve student outcomes and equity.

New Zealand’s Education Minister Erica Stanford is leading a 15-member delegation of school leaders to New South Wales, Australia, from March 18 to 21, 2026, for a conference on explicit mathematics instruction and math fact fluency. The visit aims to learn from Australia’s approach to improving student achievement and closing equity gaps through structured teaching methods. Delegates will exchange insights on system-wide implementation, classroom practices, and community engagement, with a focus on evidence-based strategies. The trip supports New Zealand’s broader education reforms and international collaboration to strengthen math education.