An education researcher says some of ACT's education policies would be a radical change while others are no brainers.  

The party wants to implement standardised testing, with University Entrance replacing NCEA Level Three.  

The B4 School Check would be extended to include education progress, and Early Childhood Education providers that don't contribute to child development risk losing funding or licensing. 

New Zealand Initiative Research Fellow Michael Johnston told Mike Hosking that one thing he likes is that schools can develop their own curricula, as long as they adhere with core requirements.  

He says that's a good way ahead to avoid an ongoing political battle over curriculum. 

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