The Ministry of Education is investing $31.3 million to install walls in open-plan classrooms across 150 schools nationwide, aiming to boost focus and teaching effectiveness. Phase one projects are on track for completion by summer 2029, but eight North Canterbury schools face a two-year wait. Schools like Kaiapoi High, which have operated without walls since 2018, report daily challenges despite the flexibility concept. Principals agree that while teaching quality matters most, proper physical spaces amplify learning. The phased rollout lets officials refine designs based on early feedback, though funding for construction remains pending—forcing some schools to use their own budgets to accelerate progress. This national effort seeks to modernize school environments for better educational outcomes.
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