9. ALLAN PEACHEY (National—Tāmaki) Link to this
to the Minister of Education
What recent announcements has the Government made about supporting schools to raise student achievement?
Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Minister of Education) Link to this
Yesterday I announced a major new approach to lifting achievement for all students. Firstly, experts with proven ability in lifting student achievement will be appointed to work closely with schools and build strong relationships. Secondly, the $36 million announced for national standards in Budget 2009 will go towards new intervention programmes being developed for students who need extra support in reading, writing, and maths, over and above good classroom teaching. Lastly, I have asked the ministry to redesign its professional development for principals and teachers, to make it much more targeted.
I received the following email this morning: “Many principals have felt that the professional development options available to schools have been too fragmented and piecemeal, so a revision of the delivery strategy is welcome. I believe that this is in fact the strategy that will change student achievement.”
Hon Trevor Mallard Link to this
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. The Minister just quoted from a document. I ask that that be tabled.
Mr SPEAKER