Election year:
2023
Political party:
National
Associated politicians:
Policy:
Education
- An hour each day should be dedicated to reading, writing and maths.
- Ensure regular standardised assessment and clear reporting to parents.
- Ensure there is better training and more tools to support teachers.
- Introduce an exit exam for primary and intermediate teaching graduates to demonstrate expertise in reading, writing, maths and science instruction, and require existing teachers to undertake professional development in teaching the basics.
- National will ban cell phone use at school to help lift achievement and support every child to make the most out of their education.
- Provide structured literacy intervention for learners who need extra support.
- Ensure teachers get training on how to use the structured literacy approach.
- Fast track visa processing for international students who pay an additional fee.
- Increase the hours international students are able to work each week from 20 to 24.
- Expand work rights for international students and their partners to make New Zealand a more attractive destination.
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