Articles tagged with Baseline Data
Charter Schools Show Promising Attendance Rates with Focus on Improvement
2 weeks ago | 158 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour reports that charter schools, which opened in 2025, have shown promising attendance rates slightly above state schools, with some schools significantly improving attendance among students facing educational challenges. Charter schools receive greater autonomy and funding flexibility but must meet minimum attendance standards based on their equity index, with ongoing monitoring and potential intervention by the Authorisation Board if standards are not met. The government aims for 80% regular attendance, emphasizing accountability to ensure more children attend school, learn, and succeed.
Tags: David Seymour charter schools attendance rate baseline data education challenges minimum standards equity index Authorisation Board school funding student attendanceKiwi Kids' Writing Achievement Boosted with Government's 'Make It Write' Action Plan
7 months ago | 732 viewsThe Government is launching a Writing Action Plan to improve writing achievement among Kiwi kids. New data from 2024 reveals declining writing performance as students progress through school, with only 24% of Year 8 students meeting curriculum benchmarks. Initiatives like the Writing Acceleration Tool and Handwriting Teacher Guidance aim to address these challenges and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed academically and beyond.
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