Government considers effectiveness of teacher education

Home / New ZealandRNZ25 Aug, 2026 09:19 PM4 mins to readEducation Minister Erica Stanford. Photo / RNZ, Samuel RillstoneEducation Minister Erica Stanford. Photo / RNZ, Samuel RillstoneBy John Gerritsen of RNZThe Education Ministry is considering the effectiveness of teacher education as part of a review of standards for initial teacher education (ITE) providers.

It took over responsibility for the standards from the Teaching Council earlier this year. Education Minister Erica Stanford

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