Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 1, 2018 17:24:47 GMT 12
MURUPARA EDUCATOR PEM BIRD HITS OUT AT HIPKINS OVER PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL CLOSURES
Pem Bird, who won the 2018 Matariki Award for contribution to education, said, in his opinion, Chris Hipkins' actions were "profoundly disrespectful".
"It's condemning these children to return to a system where Māori and Pasifika underachievement is chronic, intractable and systemic."
Bird said partnership schools were making a positive difference for Māori and Pasifika students.
"They are thriving in these culturally inclusive and wairua uplifting environments," Bird said.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12098320
Pem Bird, who won the 2018 Matariki Award for contribution to education, said, in his opinion, Chris Hipkins' actions were "profoundly disrespectful".
"It's condemning these children to return to a system where Māori and Pasifika underachievement is chronic, intractable and systemic."
Bird said partnership schools were making a positive difference for Māori and Pasifika students.
"They are thriving in these culturally inclusive and wairua uplifting environments," Bird said.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12098320