Dr. Michael Johnston

Dr. Michael Johnston is a senior fellow at the New Zealand Initiative, a think tank specializing in education reform and policy analysis. He has been vocal in the ongoing debate surrounding the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) system, expressing concerns about its effectiveness and advocating for alternative assessment options like the Cambridge system. His insights highlight the importance of rigorous standards in education and the need for a transparent framework to better prepare students for academic and vocational pathways.