21.   This latest bill sets reasonable achievement levels that will be raised gradually over time.

22.   Those achievement levels may be adopted by the state in November.

23.   Prime Minister Jim Bolger said Friday that New Zealand would be a better place to live in if Maori reached the same achievement levels as non-Maori.

24.   But a three-judge appeals panel disagreed, saying segregation persists in student assignments, school locations and student achievement levels.

25.   But the judges said segregation persists in student assignments, school locations, transportation policies and student achievement levels.

26.   However, the panel said, segregation persists in student assignments, school locations, transportation policies and student achievement levels.

27.   However, the court said segregation persists in student assignments, school locations, transportation policies and student achievement levels.

28.   Nearly every week, television and newspapers report on school achievement levels or a new program to raise them.