Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 29, 2018 17:18:43 GMT 12
EDUCATOR PLEADS FOR MĀORI MPS TO SPEAK UP OVER CHARTER SCHOOL CLOSURES
One of Māoridom's most prominent voices has called out Labour's Maori caucus for its silence over the closure of charter schools.
In a full page advertisement in the Sunday Star-Times in te reo Māori, Sir Toby Curtis pleads for political leaders to show compassion for those involved in the schools.
Part of the message translated into English says: "We have not yet heard any of you support the families, the children, teachers of our charter schools. These schools strengthen them and give them pride – it is not just the students who benefit – all of us benefit."
Sir Toby, who was knighted in 2013 for services to Māori education, went on to say in the advert: "If the late Dame Whina Cooper were alive, there is no doubt she would say to you, 'Where are your marbles?'....
www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/105827460/educator-pleads-for-mori-mps-to-speak-up-over-charter-school-closures
One of Māoridom's most prominent voices has called out Labour's Maori caucus for its silence over the closure of charter schools.
In a full page advertisement in the Sunday Star-Times in te reo Māori, Sir Toby Curtis pleads for political leaders to show compassion for those involved in the schools.
Part of the message translated into English says: "We have not yet heard any of you support the families, the children, teachers of our charter schools. These schools strengthen them and give them pride – it is not just the students who benefit – all of us benefit."
Sir Toby, who was knighted in 2013 for services to Māori education, went on to say in the advert: "If the late Dame Whina Cooper were alive, there is no doubt she would say to you, 'Where are your marbles?'....
www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/105827460/educator-pleads-for-mori-mps-to-speak-up-over-charter-school-closures