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Ruth Shinoda: Education researcher on nearly half of principals saying learning is worse than expected at this time of year

Published: June 21, 2023, 7:28 p.m.

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The Education Review Office is seriously concerned about the lasting impact Covid-19 disruptions are having on education.

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Its research has found the pandemic has had a lingering and significant impact - particularly on students\' progress.

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Nearly half of principals say learning is worse than expected at this time of year and only one in five think their school has recovered from the disruption.

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Education Evaluation Centre head Ruth Shinoda told Mike Hosking getting attendance back up is important - then targeting the learners who have fallen the furthest behind.

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She says they\'re concerned those in poorer communities have been most impacted.

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