Future directions in New Zealand schooling: The case for transformation

The author explores how well New Zealand’s schooling system has been positioning all its young people for success and wellbeing, in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. Focusing on the schooling years, he discusses capabilities they will need in future to enjoy individual and collective success and wellbeing; how well we are equipping our young people with these capabilities currently; how teaching and learning need to develop; and how to go about ensuring all young people actually get to experience the teaching and learning they need. He identifies key areas for urgent action and makes recommendations on how to achieve the transformational changes necessary to avoid instances of disadvantage among young people.