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Dear John,
A world-class education system is a necessary foundation
for long-term economic growth.
Without a world-class education system, we will not have
world-class incomes and living standards
Today we have announced further plans to Teach the Basics
Brilliantly.
Under a National Government, every child will learn to read using
the proven “structured literacy” approach in order to turn around
declining educational achievement and give all kids the best chance of
success in life.
New Zealand’s literacy rates have been steadily declining
in recent decades.
Currently, after eight years of schooling, only 56 per cent of
pupils are able to read as well as they should for their age.
Kids in low-decile schools are almost two years behind their peers
in high-decile schools.
Under National, schools will receive funding to engage a structured
literacy provider to effectively deliver the approach in classrooms
under the guarantee. The policy will cost $60.5 million over four
years.
National will:
- Teach every child to read using structured literacy by making it a
requirement at primary school.
- Introduce short phonics checks for Year 2 students to inform
parents and teachers about each child’s reading progress.
- Provide structured literacy intervention for learners who need
extra support.
- Make knowledge of how to teach structured literacy a requirement
of primary teacher certification.
National is serious about reversing New Zealand’s decline
in educational achievement.
Our Literacy Guarantee strategy will be phased in over several
years, starting with Year 1-3s in 2025, and being used for all
students up to Year 6 by the 2027 school year.
Read our full plan here.
PS: There are only 36 days until the election.
Every dollar counts to help us change the government and get the
economy working for you. Can you donate $20 today? Thank
you.
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