How can we improve outcomes for students who are referred to different learning settings?

An increasing number of students are being referred to learning settings outside their local school. Many are not getting the education provision they need, which results in poor education outcomes and, in turn, poor life outcomes. This project focuses on the education provision, pathways and outcomes of four education settings.

  • Te kura (via the Engagement and Wellbeing Gateway)
  • Alternative education
  • Activity centres
  • Residential care (for example, youth justice or care and protection)

We want to know which changes within each setting lead to better outcomes for students.

 

How can we better support the schools that need it most? 

Too many schools in New Zealand are facing significant challenges, which is impacting the learning outcomes of too many students. There are a range of supports and interventions currently available, but these haven’t always driven sustained improvements.

This review will look at how and why schools struggle, how well the current supports and interventions are working to prevent and respond to challenges, and how the system could be improved for those schools that need it most.

 

How are schools and students using AI? 

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting education around the world - including here in New Zealand. ERO will be looking at how AI is currently being used by teachers, leaders, and students at school.

We want to find out about the challenges, benefits, and emerging impacts.

 

How well are New Zealand schools assessing learning - and does reporting really help parents and whānau understand progress? 

Assessment provides teachers with valuable information about student learning that can be used to inform instruction and supports. When provided to parents and whānau, this information can assist families in supporting their children at home.  

This project examines how schools have assessed and reported student progress in reading, writing, and maths in Years 0-8 and, as well as how this is changing in response to new requirements.