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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 19, 2017 16:24:09 GMT 12
IWI CHAIRS HAVE QUESTIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OVER CHARTER SCHOOL CLOSURESThe Government looks set to face tough questions from iwi leaders at Waitangi next year over plans to close charter schools. The Labour-led Government is following through on its campaign promise to shut down charter schools and is working with each one to see if they can transition to a special character school. Education Minister Chris Hipkins has written to the sponsors of the country's 10 charter schools saying the Ministry of Education will meet with them in February, but until then all contractual agreements remain in place. It's understood the ICF is suggesting closing the schools could breach Treaty of Waitangi principles...... www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/99955507/iwi-chairs-have-questions-for-the-government-over-charter-school-closures
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