Teanau Tuiono - National proposes new daily curriculum to fix 'failing' education system

The National Party has unveiled a new education policy called "Teaching the Basics Brilliantly" in an attempt to fix what they describe as a failing education system.

The proposal includes a daily curriculum, consisting of one hour each of reading, writing and maths for primary and intermediate schools across the country.

In addition to the new curriculum, students will be assessed at least twice a year, allowing parents to track their children's progress and understand where they need additional support.

The "Teaching the Basics Brilliantly" package has been met with mixed reactions.

Numerous groups have come out with questions about Nationals' education overhaul, including Education Minister Jan Tinetti who Today FM asked to come on Lloyd Burr Live but we were told she's busy.

The Green party has given the policy a big fail stamp, Burr spoke to Green MP Teanau Tuiono.

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