Literacy and numeracy rates in New Zealand are still shameful compared to other countries in the OECD. 

23% of year 8 students are at the curriculum benchmark for maths following recent curriculum changes from the Government, up from 22% in 2023. 

Teachers in recent years have put the blame on parents, saying kids are starting school without the basics. 

Harpreet Singh is the founder of SIP Abacus New Zealand, and he joins for Parent Squad. 

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Literacy and numeracy rates in New Zealand are still shameful compared to other countries in the OECD.&nbsp;
23% of year 8 students are at the curriculum benchmark for maths following recent curriculum changes from the Government, up from 22% in 2023.&nbsp;
Teachers in recent years have put the blame on parents, saying kids are starting school without the basics.&nbsp;
Harpreet Singh is the founder of SIP Abacus New Zealand, and he joins for Parent Squad.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

If it takes a village to raise a child, it must take a whole country to raise a family! Newstalk ZB’s Parent Squad helps to do just that. Joined by expert guests The Weekend Collective team delves into the complexities of Kiwi family life.

The Parent Squad

Harpreet Singh: Are parenting doing enough for their kid's education?

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