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<h2><span data-contrast="auto">It’s the final week of election 2023. Advance voting began last week Monday 2 October and ends this Friday, with the official election day on Saturday 14</span><span data-contrast="auto">th</span><span data-contrast="auto"> October. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">It’s a hectic time for educators, with the first week of Term 4 coinciding with the election period. Some may have cast advance votes in preparation for Term 4, but given recent polling, some may still be undecided. Educators with a moment to spare may wish to research party policies for themselves using this </span><a href="https://policy.nz/2023" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">election policy tool</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. Others with older ākonga might even be able to incorporate this election, and each party’s policies, into a learning opportunity. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/latest-print-issue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Read the Term 3 edition of <em>School News</em> HERE</strong></a> </p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">But for those without a moment to spare, </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">School News</span></i><span data-contrast="auto"> has a summary and a break-down of each party’s major education policies, as well as any commentary from leading colleagues on the matter. As well as being a major focus of this election, education is also the third biggest area of government spending. And depending on election outcomes, these policies may well affect how educators and colleagues do their jobs – and with what resources – for the next government term and beyond.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p>Below, <em>School News</em> breaks down the What, How and Why of each party&#8217;s education election promises. </p>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">Labour Party</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></h2>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Extend 20 hours free ECE to 40,000 two-year-olds.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“The early years of a child’s life are critical, and we are committed to supporting families during this time by reducing financial pressures and improving access to quality education.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Increase subsidies to ECE centres.</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Ease fees pressure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27886" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27886" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27886 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_286143415-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27886" class="wp-caption-text">AdobeStock by Halfpoint</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: More comprehensive and regular compliance checks on teacher employers.</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Ensure available funding reaches teachers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What:</span></b> <b><span data-contrast="auto">Reduce student-staff ratio in Years 4 – 8 from 29:1 to 28:1 by 2025. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“Develop a long-term plan for staffing and resourcing of schools to keep up with changing needs and the modernisation of best practice.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> “Labour will work towards the recommendations of the Ministerial Advisory Group on staffing.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Raise numeracy and literacy attainment nationwide.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559685";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Two million hours of free catch-up maths and literacy tutoring for secondary students</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and deliver programmes targeted at raising maths and literacy progress of students in Years 2 – 6</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Continue rollout and encourage uptake of Better Start Literacy Programme</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Fund maths and literacy upskilling for primary and intermediate teachers to better implement the new curriculum and lift quality of teaching</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Roll out Core Teaching Requirements in literacy and numeracy, guaranteeing foundational teaching and learning for these subjects. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Legislate core learning areas in maths and literacy from 2026.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Target support for students affected by learning disruptions such as COVID and extreme weather events.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Programmes for ākonga Māori and Pacific <a href="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/2023/10/student-wellbeing-in-education-a-new-report-from-moe/" target="_blank">students will aim to increase educational</a> equity. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Clarify what needs to be taught and when throughout the curriculum </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ease workload on teachers and improve teaching standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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<figure id="attachment_27887" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27887" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27887 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_84460717-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27887" class="wp-caption-text">AdobeStock by Monkey Business</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Require financial literacy to be taught in schools from 2025</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Financial literacy skills will follow the model used to roll out New Zealand histories curriculum. The programme will likely be delivered through maths and social sciences subjects where there are existing resources, pending consultation with the sector. Essential learning outcomes will be set at different year levels. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure that this is not an extra demand on teachers by creating access to exisitng programmes, partnerships and support at the curriculum centre at the MoE. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Evidence shows current financial literacy in Aotearoa is inconsistent, and that most young people wish they’d learnt more about money at schools. Students will develop core competencies around:</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Saving and investing </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Budgeting and financial management </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Setting financial goals and planning ahead </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Banking </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Borrowing, credit and debt </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Kiwisaver and insurance </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Income and taxes </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Identifying and managing risk</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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<figure id="attachment_27430" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27430" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27430 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AdobeStock_271238860-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27430" class="wp-caption-text">Labour would make financial literacy mandatory in schools. Photo: AdobeStock by trekandphoto.</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Continue free period products for schools and Ka Ora, Ka Ako | Healthy School Lunches</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> “Labour will commit $650 million to continue [free lunches] at nearly 1000 schools and kura through the next term of Government.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Remove barriers to education.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Continue Learning Support Coordinator rollout</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Support will begin with Specialised Learning Support Coordinators in Kaupapa Māori and Māori medium education. Continued rollout working toward aspiration of one LSC for every 500 students. Improve funding and workforce capacity for LSC rollout. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Highest Needs Review has recommended improvements to improve education equity for students with additional learning needs. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“We will implement the recommendations of the Highest Needs Review to enable all students to achieve their potential at their local school&#8230; Labour is committed to implementing a new comprehensive, fairer, more student-centred, integrated and inclusive system of quality support in all schools.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Increase youth engagement and attendance</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">“Ending historical underfunding for disengaged youth services, </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Requiring property improvements to alternative education facilities and </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensuring accountability and monitoring for their progress and educational development.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Funding attendance service </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Funding attendance officers in schools </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Improve collection and reporting of attendance data</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: “Continue to invest in learning support modifications to school buildings for students with special needs, including automatic doors, lifts, fencing, hoists and bathroom modifications.”</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Improve development and retention of principals. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop a comprehensive school leadership strategy</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work towards improved staffing management formulas</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work towards increasing leadership advisors </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Consider updating and expanding Kahui Ako</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Ensure rainbow students feel safe and accepted in learning environments</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Encourage school adoption of MoE’s sexuality education guidelines, which outline current best practice for supporting inclusion and wellbeing of ākonga with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, expressions and sex characteristics. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ongoing professional development for teachers including: understanding sexual orientation, gender diversity, sex characteristic variation, bulling and UN Convention on rights of the Child </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure safe school curriculum and environment through promotion of gender-neutral bathrooms and uniforms and Rainbow inclusivity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Review Relationship and Sexuality education as part of the 2024 Health Curriculum refresh. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Expand Te Reo Māori education programmes</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“Develop a comprehensive strategy to promote and support the teaching and learning of Te Reo Māori in early childhood education, through professional development and training, teaching resources and support for Māori language immersion programmes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“Continue expansion of Te Ahu o Te Reo&#8230; revamp the Māori medium and Kaupapa Māori pathways programme so that more Māori tamariki are reconnected with their language and culture.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Revitalise Te Reo Māori by ensuring all children have the opportunity to learn Te Reo Māori.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Investigate support for Wānanga </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“Consider, with providers, the establishment of a framework that protects their unique status [of tauira]&#8230; reinforce the importance of Māori boarding schools.&#8221;</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“To provide the pastoral and cultural care to assist Tauira to achieve success at pre degree level [and] train a new generation of Māori leaders.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Ensure that career services are available to Māori students </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> “We know that it can be a big step to transition from education to work. Labour will ensure&#8230; that [Māori students] are getting the best advice for life after education.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Ensure curricula of schools reflects the tikanga and pūrakau of their local iwi and hapū.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“Continue to work with iwi and hapū to ensure their local tikanga and pūrakau are reflected within the school curriculum in their rohe.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">To “promote understanding of Māori culture from an early age.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Sources:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LpGWVJZ8-7AWL-tiFD8aAdD3e0Gxa6uC/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Labour Manifesto 2023,</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> P22 &#8211; 25, accessed 02.10.2023. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.labour.org.nz/financial_skills_schools" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Release: Compulsory financial skills in schools,</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> accessed 02.10.2023. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.labour.org.nz/news-release_school_lunches_line_election" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Release: School lunches on the line this election,</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://assets.nationbuilder.com/nzlabour/pages/21172/attachments/original/1696046037/Factsheet_Rainbow.pdf?1696046037" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Labour’s Rainbow Manifesto</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, P3, accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://assets.nationbuilder.com/nzlabour/pages/21089/attachments/original/1692403936/M%C4%81ori_Manifesto_2023.pdf?1692403936" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Labour’s Māori Manifesto 2023,</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> P7, accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">National Party</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></h2>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What:</span></b> <b><span data-contrast="auto">Ban mobile phone use in schools </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Through the whole school day phones will be “off and away”. Schools decide how to enforce the ban. Parents will be able to contact children through the school office; exceptions to the ban will be made for students with health conditions or special circumstances. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> “To turn around falling achievement, students need to focus on their schoolwork during their precious classroom time. That means doing what we can to eliminate unnecessary disturbances and distractions.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27492" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27492" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27492 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AdobeStock_168789627-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27492" class="wp-caption-text">AdobeStock by nenetus.</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Minimum class-time mandates for reading, writing and maths</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">An hour of maths and two hours of reading and writing will be required every day in primary and intermediate schools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Share best-practice guidance with schools on timetabling to meet these requirements. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Reverse trends of declining literacy and numeracy in New Zealand. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“There is currently too much variation between how much time different schools spend teaching the basics. This inconsistency embeds inequalities that disadvantage the most vulnerable children.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Rewrite primary and intermediate school curriculum.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Include clear requirements about specific knowledge and skills primary and intermediate schools need to teach for each school year in reading, writing maths and science.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">National believes the current curriculum is too vague, broad and spans too many school years. Lack of annual progress outcomes allows some students to fall behind. Believe a clearer and more detailed curriculum will “challenge and empower learners, support teachers, and ensure every child makes consistent progress.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: More standardised testing and reporting for primary and intermediate students in reading, writing and maths.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Use the e-asTTle assessment tool to assess student progress twice a year, every year from Years 3 – 8. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Introduce common reporting template</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Age-appropriate skills check-in toward end of Year 2 to assess basic skills such as counting, phonics and letter formation</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Expand NMSSA study to sample all year groups of reading, writing, maths and science annually, to monitor progress toward target of 80 percent of Year 8 students being at curriculum by 2030.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“Ensure parents know how their child is progressing, where they might need help, and where they can be extended.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Assessment is “powerful tool for ensuring progress” and equips teachers and caregivers to understand their child’s learning. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Achievement targets for students</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Aim to have 80 percent of Year 8s at or above expected curriculum level at their age for reading, writing and maths by 2030, as measured by the University of Otago’s National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement (NMSSA). </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">National also aims for NZ students to be in the top 10 for maths, reading and science in international PISA rankings by 2033. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Better training and more tools for teachers.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Exit tests for primary and intermediate school teaching graduates demonstrating expertise in reading, writing, maths and science teaching.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Teacher recertification requirements that prove professional development in the same areas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Reprioritise PLD funding toward reading, writing, maths and assessment upskilling.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop a free online resource bank with lesson plans and materials aligned with the new curriculum </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Abolish teacher registration fees, funded from the operating allowance through annual Budget.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Reduce teacher workload and ensure teaching consistency. Ensure teachers can demonstrate expertise in reading, writing, maths and science instruction, and ability to use assessment to lift achievement. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27596" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27596" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27596 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AdobeStock_257316861-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27596" class="wp-caption-text">AdobeStock by Seventyfour.</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What:</span></b> <b><span data-contrast="auto">Mandated structured literacy approach </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Require structured literacy approach to be taught in primary schools </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Introduce phonics checks for Year 2s to measure reading progress</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide structured literacy interventions for learners who need support </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure teacher training on structured literacy</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> “In 2021, New Zealand recorded its lowest ever score in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) that measures the reading ability of Year 5 students&#8230; New Zealand’s own NMMSA shows 37 percent of Kiwi kids are behind reading expectations at Year 4, with 44 percent behind by Year 8.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“Structured literacy teaches children in an explicit and systematic way that aligns with the science of how our brains learn best, starting with the smallest units of sound (phonemes) and building up from there. Some schools have already adopted structured literacy with great success. National believes all children should have access to this proven method.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Sources:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.national.org.nz/cell_phone_use_at_school" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">National will ban cell phone use at school,</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://assets.nationbuilder.com/nationalparty/pages/17861/attachments/original/1684306137/Teaching_the_Basics_Brilliantly_Final.pdf?1684306137" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Teaching the basics brilliantly</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 02.10.2023. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://assets.nationbuilder.com/nationalparty/pages/18373/attachments/original/1694140637/Literacy_Guarantee.pdf?1694140637" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">National’s literacy guarantee</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">Green Party </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></h2>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Increase funding for community-run ECE, kindergartens and kōhanga reo, working toward universal, public and free ECE. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Improve working conditions and staff-to-student ratios at all levels of education, from ECE to high-school.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Resource universal teaching of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in all public schools and support rangatiratanga aspirations of Kura Kaupapa Māori, Kura a iwi, Kōhanga reo and Wananga. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Provide education on health relationships, managing emotions and affirmative consent in all schools. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Combatting our high rates of intimate partner violence, sexual violence and child abuse. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27889" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27889" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27889 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_238082579-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27889" class="wp-caption-text">AdobeStock by itakdalee</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Ensure adequate support for students with disabilities and additional learning needs </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Create school hubs with on-site health and social services, including mental health support. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure schools are accessible by foot and bike</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: “</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Create safe walking and biking routes for every school through more pedestrian crossings and lower speed limits near schools.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“Our towns and cities can be places where everyone can move around using affordable, climate-friendly buses and trains, by bike, or walking.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Address racism and discrimination in schools</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Increase children’s belonging and cultural connection through social cohesion and inclusion programmes at all schools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Green party wants Aotearoa to be “the best place in the world to grow up,” but believes tamariki are missing out in their crucial years leading to long-term consequences for wellbeing. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27890" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27890" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27890 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_203947500-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27890" class="wp-caption-text">Greens want to increase mental health support and address racism and discrimination in schools. AdobeStock by Burlingham</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Require civics education in schools and supporting lowering the voting age to 16. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“The time is now to create a more representative democracy.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Expand Ka Ora, Ka Ako | Healthy lunches in schools programme.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Funding will come from the Greens’ proposed wealth tax to expand the programme to 135,000 more children. All schools with an equity index of 540 will be covered from 2024, covering over 400 more schools. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Removing barriers to education, easing cost of living, creating jobs in local economies. Co-leader Marama Davidson says it’s “the right thing to do”.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Source:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://assets.nationbuilder.com/beachheroes/pages/17789/attachments/original/1688864858/Final-online-PDF-pages.pdf?1688864858" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Green Party Manifesto 2023</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.greens.org.nz/free_school_lunches_paid_for_with_a_wealth_tax" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Free school lunches paid for with a wealth tax,</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">ACT Party</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></h2>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Ensure all schools participate in standardised testing. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Extend the B4 school check to include education progress as well as health; ECE providers which consistently fail will risk losing funding or license. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27891" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27891" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27891 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_315102630-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27891" class="wp-caption-text">AdobeStock by arrowsmith2</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Set minimum criteria for any curriculum taught in NZ primary schools, allowing for multiple versions. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">MoE to approve curricula based on the following criteria:</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Science-based approach to adapting curriculum, meeting progressions in cognitive development. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Structured system that builds on foundations of skills and knowledge in core subjects. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Level of detail that provides clear guidance for teachers on what to teach, when, and transparency for the public on what schools are expected to deliver. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Content that is evidence based and sexular (excluding religious studies). </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Develop online league table like Australia’s ‘My School’.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">to help parents understand their school’s performance compared to others. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Enforce higher literacy and numeracy standards from 2025. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct mock exams in 2024 to gauge progress on higher literacy and numeracy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Abolish UE as separate qualification. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Replace NCEA Level 3 requirements with current UE requirements. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Increased employer and tertiary provider input to achievement and unit standard development.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27892" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27892" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27892 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_197508581-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27892" class="wp-caption-text">Act wants to reform the curriculum. AdobeStock by terovesalainen</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Establish a fund for excellent teachers.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">$250 million a year to be administered by school principals to recognise and recruit for teaching excellence. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Funding will be allocated to schools in proportion to the number of teachers at that school. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Current pay system limits rewarding of teaching excellence, inhibiting incentives for continued professional growth and meeting the needs of schools. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Reform MoE.</span></b></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Consult with experienced school principals on what assistance schools need from MoE and what powers schools should have directly. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">“Strip it back to basics” by focusing on negotiating collective agreements, monitoring student and school progress, setting minimum standards and accreditation and auditing schools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“The Ministry has increased its full-time equivalents by 55 percent, its powers over schools are extensive, yet educational outcomes are worse than ever. Schools are not just being told what to do, they are being told how to do it.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Repeal new school curriculum</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">The ACT party believes that the curriculum offers an inaccurate and superstitious version of science and that the curriculum is too ideological. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Re-establish <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/2015/11/high-level-of-interest-in-partnership-schools-applications-welcomed/" title="Partnership Schools" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" target="_blank">Partnership Schools</a></span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Bring back partnership school model and enable public schools to apply for conversion to a partnership school under the following requirements:</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Take on all existing students </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide secular education if school had previously done so </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Consideration to accessibility of alternative education if children choose not to attend partnership schools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“The cookie-cutter public school model restricted the ability for schools to innovate and deliver different models of education.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“Not all partnership schools were a success, but unlike public schools, struggling partnership schools were subject to high levels of monitoring and accountability and were shut down when they did not achieve the outcomes they were funded to achieve.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27817" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27817" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27817 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AdobeStock_66927616-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27817" class="wp-caption-text">Act wants to reform major parts of the education system, including MoE, partnership schools and the curriculum. AdobeStock by Feng Yu</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Enable schools to opt out of NCEA </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Fund NCEA at the same rate as alternative internationally recognised qualifications such as International Baccalaureate and Cambridge.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Increase competition and choice in schools; determine if NCEA is fit for purpose. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Improve attendance</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop a traffic-light system for unjustified absences, which will be publicly available in real-time.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:1440,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Courier New";,";469769242";:[9675],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";o";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Green light (up to 10 percent absence), require schools to attempt contact with family on day of unjustified absence</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:1440,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Courier New";,";469769242";:[9675],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";o";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Orange light (10 – 30 percent). Require schools to hold meeting with student and family and create a plan to reintegrate student back into classroom </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:1440,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Courier New";,";469769242";:[9675],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";o";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Red light (more than 30 percent truant). Referred to MoE for further action which may include fines and referral to Police. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Redirect truancy funding to individual schools </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Introduce infringement notices for caregivers of truant students</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Provide every child with independent fund for education. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Long-term vision is to provide every child with a Student Education Account (SEA) where parents can directly access the funds that the government currently spends on education from ECE to tertiary. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Kiwisaver model where parents will see funding balance and make individual choice on how to fund their child’s education throughout their school years from ECE to tertiary. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Extra funding to support special needs and disabilities would be added to SEA. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure NZ schools are responsive to parental demand rather than “political orthodoxy”.</span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27893" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27893" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27893 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tsvetoslav-hristov-iJ-uantQb9I-unsplash-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27893" class="wp-caption-text">ACT wants a traffic light system for schools. Photo by Tsvetoslav Hristov on Unsplash</figcaption></figure>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Reform process for failing schools.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Use information on attendance and educational progress to prioritise ERO inspections </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure ERO evaluations are consistent and based on clear, object and relevant criteria. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Enforce clear and structured interventions for identifying and intervening in underperforming schools. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Introduce tender process for existing school operators to take-over the campus of failing schools. Applications will consider schools’ track record, and MoE is responsible for selecting best candidate in tender where there is more than one applicant. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Evaluate outcomes of school intervention. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Parents and children should be able to access more choice in schools and have access to high performing schools. Current system mishandles failing schools, creating education inequality. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Sources:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.act.org.nz/real-choice-education" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Real choice in education</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.act.org.nz/education-foundation" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Building the foundations for education success</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230727222248/https://www.act.org.nz/the_new_curriculum_is_garbage_act_will_bin_it" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">The new curriculum is garbage. ACT will bin it,</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://web.archive.org//web/20230724220901/https://www.act.org.nz/truancy" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Solutions to the Truancy Crisis,</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> accessed 25.07.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.act.org.nz/reforming-schools" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Reforming failing schools,</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> accessed 02.10.2023</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">Te Pāti Māori</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></h2>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Increase kaupapa Māori education funding. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Funding equity with mainstream equivalents</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">$200m fund to drive whānau, hapū and iwi education and training initiatives, including establishing new hapū-based wānanga. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Implement Te Kōhanga Reo settlement claim, significantly increasing operational funding for kōhanga, recognising kaiako qualifications and guaranteeing pay equity. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“Kaupapa Māori education is under-resourced, undervalued and remains marginalised in the education system.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Make Te Reo Māori and Māori history core subjects until Year 10. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Increase and promote scholarships available for young Māori to train as teachers of Te Aho Matua and for reo Māori speakers to train as teachers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Establish $20m fund for teachers to develop their reo.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Invest $20m into the development of Te Reo Māori resources.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Renumerate Primary and Secondary schools and kaiako based on their competency of Te Reo Māori. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Invest $40m for early childhood to secondary school kaiako to develop their reo </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Require all Primary schools to incorporate Te Reo Māori into 25 percent of their curriculum by 2026 and 50 percent by 2030. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<figure id="attachment_25068" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25068" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-25068 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AdobeStock_271874967-300x193.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="193" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25068" class="wp-caption-text">AdobeStock by Molly</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Improve educational equity for Māori ākonga.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Require a minimum of 25 percent of education budget to be directed to Māori models of delivery and pastoral care. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Fund schools to hire additional Māori support staff who are well-paid and centrally funded. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Establish a Māori-led taskforce with the mandate to transform how Māori students with disabilities and learning differences are taught and supported.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure Māori staff are hired and existing Māori staff are paid extra to lead cultural programmes such as kapa haka, taiaha, raranga and running school-based marae. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Remove expulsion for ākonga below school-leavers&#8217; age of 16</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Free digital devices and internet for Year 4 – 13s via School N4L system. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Require all schools to have Māori staff in senior leadership teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Require schools to seek to develop formal relationships with mana whenua </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Require BoT and senior staff to undertake training in kaupapa Māori education and Te Tiriti issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Fund free breakfast and lunch programmes in all low-decile primary and intermediate schools</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Te Pāti Māori wants to overhaul mainstream education to support equity for ākonga Māori utilising lessons learned from Māori medium education models. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Māori are also disproportionately affected by disability, neurodiversity and learning differences, with 26 percent of Māori identifying as disabled in 2013. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_25283" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25283" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-25283 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AdobeStock_355483140-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25283" class="wp-caption-text">AdobeStock by dudlajzov</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Establish an authority to oversee Māori language funding and audit providers.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure providers meet cultural and reo Māori competency standards. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Create more pathways for school-leavers.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Establish $276m fund to ramp up STEM and STEAM academies like Pūhoro STEM academy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Double existing Māori and Pacific trade training and cadetships placements per annum. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Permanently remove fees from apprenticeships. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Create more pre-degree pathways for Māori and Pacific students who have no achieved UE.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop apprenticeship schemes in renewable energy, agriculture, digital, construction and engineering sectors. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Fund hapū and iwi-led initatives that support youth employment, particularly in conservation and clean energy. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> There are too few pathways for well-paid employment that don’t include tertiary education. Just 13.5 percent of rangatahi Māori were not in employment, education or training (NEET), twice the rate recorded for European and Asian youth in June 2020. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Sources:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.maoriparty.org.nz/education_training" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Education and Training</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, published 05.08.2021, accessed 02.10.2023 </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.maoriparty.org.nz/te_reo_maori" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Te Reo Māori</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, published 06.08.2021, accessed 02.10.2023. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">NZ First</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></h2>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Remove gender and sexuality education from the curriculum. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“Restore education and stop indoctrination”.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Enforce compulsory education.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Combat declining attendance. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_25303" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25303" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-25303 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AdobeStock_59525680-scaled-e1696814041806-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25303" class="wp-caption-text">NZ First want to enforce compulsory education. AdobeStock by<br />
bradcalkins</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Ensure Plunket is adequately funded.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Education treated as investment, not expenditure.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: “</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Educational investment is critical for economic and social recovery”. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Source: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="28" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2307/S00158/lets-take-back-our-country.htm" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">“Let’s take back our country”, Rt. Hon. Winston Peters speech at Mt Smart Stadium, NZ First Convention 23.07.2023,</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> accessed 02.10.2023. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="28" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230907001341/https://www.nzfirst.nz/2023_commitments" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">New Zealand First 2023 Commitments</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 07.09.2023. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="28" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nzfirst.nz/principle" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">New Zealand First Purpose and Principles</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 02.10.2023. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">New Conservatives</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></h2>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Remove left-wing ideologies from education.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Stop teaching “‘critical race theory’, ‘gender theory’, ‘decolonisation’, and extremist ‘climate science’ and sex ‘education’” in schools. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">“End the witch hunts against schools and teachers who do not follow the left-wing Party line.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">“Promulgate educational solutions that have been proven in the real world, rather than ideological and academic theories.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">“Ensure that schools support parental authority rather than undermining it.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">“Give teachers the tools to maintain discipline.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<figure id="attachment_27894" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27894" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27894 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_234479941-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27894" class="wp-caption-text">New Conservatives want to promote alternatives to state schools. Photo: AdobeStock by MonkeyBusiness</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Promote alternatives to state schools.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="30" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Promoting homeschooling, special character schools and early trades training</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="30" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Reimburse parents who homeschool children.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Empower parents and local communities to drive education.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Defund MoE</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Give control of curricula to school boards and communities</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Remove current curriculum</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Empower and promote parents as first teachers</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Give families control over government funding for childcare and education.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Sources:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nc.org.nz/family" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Strengthen Families</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nc.org.nz/education" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">Education</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 02.10.2023.</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="auto">The Opportunities Party (TOP)</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></h2>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Build a new primary and secondary school in North-West Christchurch. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: “</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">TOP leader and Ilam candidate Raf Manji&#8230; believes a suite of investments are needed to complete the rebuild program and deliver key services residents can be proud of. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">These investments focus on healthcare, transport, policing, heritage and education.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Expand civics education. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">This policy is an offshoot of the party’s TEAL card policy, which would give under 30s free public transport, healthcare and more if they complete a National Civics Education programme before 23. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">“This program is about future-proofing New Zealanders to become more resilient citizens through a focus on the 4 C’s: Conservation, Civil Defence, Community Service and Civics.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27895" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27895" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-27895 size-medium" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_50421251-300x199.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27895" class="wp-caption-text">TOP wants more civics education. Photo: AdobeStock by Rafael Ben-Ari</figcaption></figure>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What:</span></b> <b><span data-contrast="auto">Encourage facilitated play approach in early years of schooling.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Why:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> “Build curiosity in children and youth”</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Improve quality of professional development for teachers. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Unknown</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: &#8220;Offer fair pay for all teachers, increase funding for teaching assistants and improve specialist support in schools”.</span></b></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: Encourage structured literacy in schools. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">How:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Invest in the programme, including establishing accredited training providers for teachers</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: “Give direct cash support to parents for help with early childcare &; education.”</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">What: “Implement a contracting model for ECE that requires the government to award contracts based on the quality of service provision, with a focus on child and community centered outcomes.”</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Source:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Public Services, </span><a href="https://www.top.org.nz/public-services" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">https://www.top.org.nz/public-services</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 09.10.2023</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="ï·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{";335552541";:1,";335559684";:-2,";335559685";:720,";335559991";:360,";469769226";:";Symbol";,";469769242";:[8226],";469777803";:";left";,";469777804";:";ï·";,";469777815";:";hybridMultilevel";}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Christchurch plan, </span><a href="https://www.top.org.nz/christchurch-plan" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none">https://www.top.org.nz/christchurch-plan</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, accessed 09.10.2023</span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></li>
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