Briar Lipson

New Zealand's underwhelming performance in an international education report has raised some eyebrows around the country.  Audio

We all assume we've got a handle on basic knowledge, that we could probably do OK at a pub quiz. But a new study has found New Zealanders have some serious gaps when it comes to rudimentary facts.  Audio

A new report from the New Zealand initiative is calling for a reform of NCEA because it is failing too many students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The think tank says too many… Audio