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Earlier this week a trade unionist wrote for The Spinoff about the rise of public service strike action under the Labour government. Today former Green Party education spokesperson Catherine Delahunty shares her perspective. I have heard more than a few complaints that…
While a resounding cheer went up at ‘The Stadium’ when given the option of striking for two days, numerous teachers looked at each other and shook their heads. Minutes before we were told of two possible further actions, one that…
Alexia Cochrane has wanted to be a teacher since she was five years old. Dedication, numerous part-time jobs and a $65,000 student loan helped get her through years of study and within reach of teaching her own class of young…
It amazes me the arrogance and ignorance of some people. Just read the comments to see the myriad of people all wondering what Labour’s problem with charter schools are. If they’re making a difference, and they’re meeting the needs of…
Hekia did a U-Turn on class sizes back in 2012 when she announced National would be increasing class sizes. John Key himself stated that he sent his children to private schools because of the smaller class sizes. Yesterday Simon Bridges…
This has been an issue that I believe is one of the biggest shifts in society in the last 20 years. As parents get so wrapped up in their own lives, their career, their jobs, the things they love to…
Care provider. Call centre operator. Kitchen hand. Negotiator. Detective. Judge. Medic. Counsellor. Social worker. Psychologist. Personal trainer. Caretaker. Cleaner. Don’t get me started on the numerous things that teachers have to do each and every day. That’s even before they…
Original article: Palmerston North Herald Return of Free Schooling A cost-free education is being trialled at a Palmerston North school – every child’s stationery, sports fees and class trips will be covered for 2018. Parents will be able to deliver their child…
Original article: Hipkins says National Standards ‘will be gone very quickly’ to allow ‘a bit less testing and a bit more teaching’ The controversial school testing method of National Standards is being scrapped by the new government for reasons that include…
It was only a matter of time before this response came forward from the opposition. It is scary to think how blind some people become by their own ignorance. Nikki Kaye shows just how out of touch she is with…