Iwi leader Sir Toby Curtis says he's “astounded” that the Minister of Education has denied receiving a claim that is before the Waitangi Tribunal regarding the closure of 11 charter schools.
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New funding model could mean charter school job losses
The CEO of a trust which operates a Northland charter school says transition to a new state model could result in job losses if funding is determined by student numbers.
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Dame Turia onside for Partnership Schools Tribunal claim
Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, who is co-leading a Tribunal claim opposing the shutdown of Kura Hourua - Partnership Schools is welcoming the support of former Māori Party co-leader Dame Tariana Turia.
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Ngāti Whakaue-run charter school bosses oppose critics
The managers of Rotorua's Ngāti Whakaue run charter school believe the iwi based partnership school will help lift Māori youth achievement in education. This follows criticism from NZEI Te Riu Roa that the introduction of more charter schools is not the educational solution for Māori or Pacific students.
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Seclusion Rooms Not Acceptable
Minister of Education Hekia Parata says the use of seclusion rooms in schools is unacceptable but Green Party MP Catherine Delahunty has asked why they're still being used to manage student behaviour.
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NewsNgā Kākano o te Kaihanga Kura to be shut down today
Whānau and supporters of Ngā Kākano o te Kaihanga Kura are gathering at the school this morning hoping to find a way to keep their school open.
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NewsTwo launches and a farewell
Anzac day has been marked in the Far North with celebrations of the naval variety.
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Te Kura Māori o Waatea officially opened
Te Kura Māori o Waatea at Ngā Whare Waatea Marae in Māngere officially opened this morning.
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MOE decline funding for Waitākere Christian charter school
A Māori Christian charter school is shutting down in Waitākere. This comes after Ngā Kākano o Te Kaihanga's application for funding was declined by the Ministry of Education.
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MUMA CEO Willie Jackson to establish charter school
It seems the Minister is still learning and Willie Jackson may soon be the teacher. His organisation, Manukau Urban Māori Authority, has just signed a contract with the Minister to establish a charter school.
