Despite collapsing test scores, NSW sticks to turnaround strategy

Robert BoltonEducation editor

Dec 4, 2019 – 5.57pm

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NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell says collapsing maths and science scores will be turned around by freeing up pay rates for teachers, but an audit shows only 0.1 per cent of teachers in NSW have been given higher-level accreditation since 2016.

"Back to basics for early years is the focus for me." NSW Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell. AAP

Robert Bolton is the Education editor. He covers primary and secondary education, universities and training. Connect with Robert on Twitter. Email Robert at rbolton@afr.com