Slight uptick in student attendance, says new Ministry of Education data – NZ Herald 18 July 2024

Summarised by Centrist

New Ministry of Education data shows a slight improvement in regular school attendance, with 53.1% of students attending classes regularly in Term 2 of 2024, up from 47% last year. Associate Education Minister David Seymour acknowledges the progress but emphasizes the need for further improvement. The coalition government aims for 80% regular attendance by 2030. The data also highlights challenges like lower attendance on Fridays and illness-related absences during winter. Additionally, new work rights for migrant school leavers have been announced, allowing them to work up to 20 hours per week during the school year.

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