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With the election of a new government maybe it is time to reflect on the history of educational change since the 1980s and also for some fresh thinking? The below blog written December 2012   Cathy Wylie outlines new wave  of change for New Zealand Schools! Time for a new wave of change! In the 1980s a new political ideology swept through Anglo American countries. It was a time of dramatic change as the democratic welfare state was replaced by  what has come to be known as a ‘Market Forces business oriented’ approach based on small government, valuing self-interest, privatisation, competition, choice and accountability. This neo liberal approach was believed to be the only way to cope with dramatic worsening worldwide economic circumstances. A common phrase at the time was TINA (there is no alternative). New Zealand was not immune . The recently elected Labour Government led by David Lange was influenced by finance minister Roger Douglas and the Treasury. ‘Th...

Education Readings By Allan Alach As the New Zealand school year is coming to an end, Bruce and I are taking a break from producing these education readings. We hope you all have a great festive season and we’ll be back at the end of January. I welcome suggested articles, so if you come across a gem, email it to me at allanalach@inspire.net.nz A Special Letter From Santa … Why Teachers Must Be Magic! ‘Please take a moment to read this very special letter from Santa! He takes a moment to describe the magic that you as an educator make happen every day!' http://bit.ly/2B9fvkk 3 Signs Of Gender Discrimination In The Classroom You Need To Know ‘ There are 3 signs of gender discrimination in the classroom that you need to know which are behavioral discriminations, achievement discrimination, and developmental discrimination. This articles discusses each sign and provides key components you need to know to avoid discrimination against boys and girls in the classroom. ’ http://bit.ly/2AVq...