Record school attendance masks persistent gap for Māori students
Overall school attendance has reached record levels, but a significant gap remains between Māori and other students.
New Zealand schools have achieved record attendance rates, yet Māori students continue to lag behind their peers. The government has implemented punitive measures to address the issue, though critics question their effectiveness. The attendance gap persists despite the overall improvement in school engagement.
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Record school attendance masks persistent gap for Māori
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