Mark Potter: NZEI says National Party's education policy is a reboot of National Standards but with a slightly different dressing

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Mar 23, 2023 · 3m

National would be getting a 'F' on its education policy if our largest education union was grading it.

The opposition is proposing standardised tests for children as young as seven, as well as training for teachers and a curriculum overhaul, if elected.

The New Zealand Educational Institute says it's a reboot of National Standards but with a slightly different dressing.

President Mark Potter joined Kate Hawkesby.

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