Ako Mātātupu:Teach First NZ

Tackling education inequity

Ako Mātātupu: Teach First NZ is focused on addressing education inequity through accelerated teacher training for outstanding graduates and people changing career. During the period of NEXT’s support, over 400 teachers have trained in this kaupapa, including 108 Māori and 78 Pasifika participants. These teachers bring knowledge, energy and leadership into low-decile secondary schools.