We Should be Learning from Finland’s Education System
Finland’s education system emphasises human development, democracy and lifelong learning. Critics argue New Zealand’s current reforms focus too narrowly on benchmarks and testing.

Finland’s education system emphasises human development, democracy and lifelong learning. Critics argue New Zealand’s current reforms focus too narrowly on benchmarks and testing.
Are New Zealand schools narrowing education to basics? Why creativity, arts education, and imagination are essential for children’s future success.

Critics warn Erica Stanford’s Education & Training (System Reform) Bill centralises power, weakens teacher autonomy and risks long-term damage to NZ’s education system.

Labour accuses Education Minister Erica Stanford of sidelining teachers and putting politics ahead of children in curriculum reform.