There's pleas for the Government to hit the brakes on education overhauls, amid concerns changes are being implemented without sector consultation.
It follows commitments to crack down on cell phone bans, attendance and implement a structured literacy approach by 2025.
New Zealand Principals' Federation President Leanne Otene says it's importance to pace these changes for the benefit of educators.
"This will be placing immense pressure on teachers - and this is the first of the six priorities. If we're going to see them all rolling out continuously with mandates starting in 2025, we're going to have an overwhelmed workforce."
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