November 14, 2019
Maori priority in school governance reform
The Government says reform of the Tomorrow’s Schools system is an opportunity to create meaningful change for ākonga Māori and their whānau,
Changes announced include a new education agency to give more frontline support for schools; management of school property simplified and/or transferred to the Ministry; and enrolment zones to be managed by local or regional clusters rather than by each school
The Government’s reform of the Tomorrow’s Schools system will put more frontline support closer to schools to give every child the best chance to succeed,
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says while the 1989 Tomorrow’s Schools reform empowered local communities and modernised an overly bureaucratic system, it also led to uneven outcomes between schools.
It has been particularly challenging for Māori, Pacific peoples, and people with disabilities and additional learning needs.
Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis says Boards of Trustees will be asked to take all reasonable steps to eliminate racism, stigma, bullying and discrimination within their schools.
Schools will also be asked to ensure that their plans, policies and local curriculum reflect local tikanga, mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori; and they should also take reasonable steps to provide instruction in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori to all learners.
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