ARTICLE AD BOX
"But today a Christchurch principal is reported to be vigorously defending the changes to the curriculum” [including the Government’s intention to remove requirements for school boards to give effect the Treaty of Waitangi] saying many in the profession are supportive. ... and opponents are 'a small group of people…making a lot of noise' ... "Education Minister Erica Stanford says of the requirement [for school boards to give effect the Treaty of Waitangi]— introduced in 2020 —'it certainly didn’t make any difference' to student achievement. ... But the reaction was predictable ..."[This blog] would like to know: In what ways has school governance been enhanced since 2020? And what have been the positive consequences for the performance and achievements of students?"
~ Bob Edlin from his post 'A lesson from the principals’ “revolt” – we should ask if their numbers are as great as the headlines suggest'
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