URL: New Zealand education system receives international praise
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has welcomed an OECD report which says the way New Zealand assesses student achievement is world leading. "The report commends the professionalism of our teachers, the robustness and credibility of NCEA, and the ERO model for its approach to school evaluation,’’ says Ms Parata. "It also praises our focus on improving teaching and learning.'' New Zealand was one of 24 countries that participated in the OECD Review on Evaluation and Assessment Frameworks for Improving School Outcomes...