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Walls Back In? Schools Debate Learning Spaces | Auckland News
The Ministry of Education is pushing schools to revert to traditional classrooms with walls, reversing years of open-plan learning spaces amid criticism — but not everyone’s jumping on board. While some schools like Karamea Area School report immediate wins with quieter, less distracting environments after adding partitions, others like Lemonwood Grove Primary are sticking with flexible, open layouts. Principal Blair Dravitski credits the open plan for teacher collaboration, student wellbeing, and strong ER reports — arguing walls aren’t the answer for every school. He urges the Minister to…
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