Newly-released documents reveal that top officials are deeply concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on our school system.
In briefing to Ministers, the Education Ministry highlighted an urgent need for intervention to stop serious negative effects on student learning and the teacher workforce.
These briefings led the Government to announce a $43 million package in September for catchup learning.
Papatoetoe High School principal and Secondary Principal's Association president Vaughan Couillault.
He spoke to Māni Dunlop.
