Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 31, 2018 16:16:36 GMT 12
TEACHERS' COUNCIL NEEDS MAORI SEAT
Principal's Federation chair Whetu Cormick says there needs to be a formal seat for Maori on the revamped Education Council.
The Federation is welcoming a bill to turn the ministerially-appointed Education Council into the Teaching Council with a mix of elected and appointed members.
Mr Cormick says it's a sign of trust that teachers will have a say in who sits on their main professional body.
He will make a submission to Education Minister Chris Hipkins on the need for a Maori position......
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTgyOTk=/Teachers%27%20council%20needs%20Maori%20seat
Principal's Federation chair Whetu Cormick says there needs to be a formal seat for Maori on the revamped Education Council.
The Federation is welcoming a bill to turn the ministerially-appointed Education Council into the Teaching Council with a mix of elected and appointed members.
Mr Cormick says it's a sign of trust that teachers will have a say in who sits on their main professional body.
He will make a submission to Education Minister Chris Hipkins on the need for a Maori position......
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTgyOTk=/Teachers%27%20council%20needs%20Maori%20seat