Wednesday, 12 November 2025

The "principals' revolt" is "a small group of people…making a lot of noise"

"The release of draft primary and intermediate school curriculums prompted 'a revolt' by the Principals Federation. ...

"But today a Christchurch principal is reported to be vigorously defending the changes to the curriculum” [including t
he Government’s intention to remove requirements for school boards to give effect the Treaty of Waitangi] saying many in the profession are supportive. ... and opponents are 'a small group of people…making a lot of noise' ... 
"Education Minister Erica Stanford says of the requirement [for school boards to give effect the Treaty of Waitangi]— introduced in 2020 —'it certainly didn’t make any difference' to student achievement. ... But the reaction was predictable ...
"[This blog] would like to know: In what ways has school governance been enhanced since 2020? And what have been the positive consequences for the performance and achievements of students?"

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