Education Act 1989 – My Submission
Below is my submission to the Education Act changes. I’ve taken the time to write down my thoughts and views as best I can. In no way am I suggesting I have all the answers, nor that my answers are…
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Updating the Education Act 1989
Earlier this month, the Minister released a public document surrounding the public having their say on the updates this government are wanting to make to the Education Act. In it, they outline what they need to do to change the…
Hekia wins the Rugby World Cup
I saw this photo on Facebook today. I saw Shag’s tight grip and white knuckles not letting go of that cup and could only imagine what is going through that World Cup winning mind. Hekia Parata must have thought she…
The All Blacks and Education – Hekia Parata
In response to Hekia Parata’s Facebook image this week.
Student achievement to be used to fund schools under new model
How well students perform in the classroom will soon play a part in how much funding a school gets. Source: Student achievement to be used to fund schools under new model | Stuff.co.nz Here we go. All the haters out…
Flag it!
Last month I wrote about the true cost of charter schools, after getting infuriated by the decision by the government to continue pumping money into embattled charter schools, which are failing miserably. The reality is, this government turned down the…
KFC Charter School
In relation to: Hekia Parata defends charter school… – Stuff.co.nz The True Cost of Charter Schools – Al Ingham
The True Cost of Charter Schools
Its time to face some facts here. There is something terribly wrong with the current government’s focus for its funding, especially when it comes to education. I decided to do some comparisons on money spent (or not spent) and see…
IES and the Poisoned Apple
Over the next few weeks, primary teachers are meeting to discuss the proposed changes to the IES (Investing in Educational Success) announced last year. The changes are, to some, significant and, before I get too cynical, NZEI have done a…
Teacher Wellbeing – Your Wellness Account
Teacher Wellbeing #02 Your Wellness Account A very interesting way of looking at our wellness as teachers. Especially with the fees or tax analogy for things that affect our wellness that are out of our control, such as politics and…