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ERO 'out of date' on how teachers can manage classroom
A recent report by the Education Review Office painted a grim picture of student behaviour - saying violent and disruptive behaviour in schools has reached critical levels. Half the teachers surveyed… Audio
High-intensity audits pay off for Waiau school
A pilot to turn around struggling schools through high-intensity audits by the Education Review Office has helped transform one southern school. Waiau Area School was plagued by dilapidated buildings… Audio
Growing calls for ERO to conduct nationwide survey
The Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft and National Survivors Advocate Louise Nicholas are among voices advocating for a nationwide survey similar to the one conducted by the British equivalent of… Audio
Sex ed in schools failing many: ERO report
Nearly 30 per cent of schools are failing in their delivery of sexuality education, according to a new report by the Education Review Office. The report, based on visits to 116 schools around the… Audio
ERO urges action on alarming maths decline
Teachers must do more to stop children's confidence and performance in maths falling as they advance through primary school, the Education Review Office says. Audio
New teachers unprepared for job, ERO warns
Too many new teachers aren't prepared for the realities of the job, warns the Education Review Office.
Why are our kids getting worse at maths?
The Education Review Office is calling for changes in the way maths is taught at primary schools to halt falling achievement as children progress through school. ERO visited 40 schools around the… Audio
ERO had no idea Ruru Specialist School was being investigated
The head of the Education Review Office says there needs to be better communication with the Ministry of Education as it admits Ruru Specialist School never told it about an investigation. Audio
School watchlist hits new low, concerns remain
The number of schools on the government's poor performance watchlist is at a new low - but has the system actually improved?
ERO watchlist reaches record low
The number of schools on the government's watchlist for poor performance has reached its lowest point ever. Audio