Stuart McNaughton
New ZealandacademicMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Stuart McNaughton is a prominent academic and former chief science adviser to New Zealand's Ministry of Education, known for his expertise in educational research and policy. He has contributed significantly to discussions around teaching methodologies and educational equity, advocating for a nuanced understanding of the complexities within educational systems. His recent critiques of education reforms highlight concerns about the oversimplification of teaching practices and the potential risks these reforms pose to achieving excellence and equity in education.
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The Herald spoke to University of Auckland education professor Stuart McNaughton about the key drivers of success at high school.
Schools by subject: NCEA achievement for every subject at every schoolNew Zealand· 2026-09-22
Stuart McNaughton expressed concerns about the lack of monitoring of homeschool educations.
Homeschool saga: ERO warned Education Minister Erica Stanford months before Tom Phillips revelationNew Zealand· 2026-09-16
University of Auckland Professor Stuart McNaughton, who used to be the chief science adviser to the Education Ministry, said the reforms misunderstand the complex nature of teaching.
The missing 10,000: Across-the-board improvements in NCEA results undercut by ‘long tail of failure’New Zealand· 2026-08-09
