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Back to school, but are there enough teachers?

Nine To Noon

English - January 26, 2021 20:08 - 18 minutes - 17 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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The school year begins with some primary and secondary schools struggling to fill teacher vacancies. This is despite the latest information from the Ministry of Education suggesting there will be enough primary teachers to meet demand through to 2023, but acknowledging ongoing staffing issues for secondary schools. So what is the reality?. We crunch the numbers with Auckland Primary Principals Association President, Stephen Lethbridge and SPANZ President Deidre Shea.