Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 15, 2024 3:28:18 GMT 12
MĀTAURANGA ILG WELCOMES DISCUSSION ON MĀORI EDUCATION
Mātauranga ILG currently has work underway that will develop a full system map of the direct education touchpoints for ākonga and whānau. The mapping will support whānau, hapū and iwi navigate the complexity of the education system by understanding how Government legislation and policies impact ākonga education experiences.
“An example that comes to mind is our tamariki who attend tangihanga or national kaupapa with their whānau, go on to be listed with the same attendance code as students who have chosen not to go to school. This means the state considers them truant, when they are instead being raised in their own culture while upholding their duty to their whānau,” says Ms Hall.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2402/S00081/matauranga-ilg-welcomes-discussion-on-maori-education.htm
Mātauranga ILG currently has work underway that will develop a full system map of the direct education touchpoints for ākonga and whānau. The mapping will support whānau, hapū and iwi navigate the complexity of the education system by understanding how Government legislation and policies impact ākonga education experiences.
“An example that comes to mind is our tamariki who attend tangihanga or national kaupapa with their whānau, go on to be listed with the same attendance code as students who have chosen not to go to school. This means the state considers them truant, when they are instead being raised in their own culture while upholding their duty to their whānau,” says Ms Hall.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2402/S00081/matauranga-ilg-welcomes-discussion-on-maori-education.htm