We've had a flurry of education news this past week - giving the impression things are actually starting to look up.

Numeracy and literacy results are up significantly year on year, attendance is improving, and now - the Government wants to put an end to open plan classrooms. 

But today, a damning Government briefing points out significant concerns around the credibility of the NCEA system itself. 

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We've had a flurry of education news this past week - giving the impression things are actually starting to look up.
Numeracy and literacy results are up significantly year on year, attendance is improving, and now - the Government wants to put an end to open plan classrooms.&nbsp;
But today, a damning Government briefing points out significant concerns around the credibility of the NCEA system itself.&nbsp;
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