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Media releases 2026

Lack of detail in qualifications 'announcement' deeply worrying

March 26, 2026

The 'announcement’ today by the Minister of Education about the new secondary school qualifications and assessment system is a cause of serious concern for teachers, students and whānau, says Chris Abercrombie, president of PPTA Te Wehengarua.

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Who Pushes the Boulder? Middle Leadership and Education Reform

March 16, 2026

As we wait for announcements on changes to our national assessment system for secondary schools, there is a group of teachers already carrying an extraordinary level of responsibility, writes Dr Adele Scott.