Maxim Short Cuts | NZ’s curriculum fails the test

October 02, 2023

Researcher Maryanne Spurdle unpacks the thought behind her latest column, ‘NZ’s curriculum fails the test.’ New Zealand moved away from a content-rich curriculum in 2007. A decline in educational achievement has followed. She argues that unless we take the road paved with hard conversations and a review of the evidence, we will continue to underperform where it matters most.

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