Election year:
2023
Political party:
Green Party
Associated politicians:
Policy:
Education
- Trial alternative models of school governance that improve inclusivity and self-determination in education.
- Provide advice and support on implementing the breath of the National Curriculum in local contexts.
- Resource the universal teaching of Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori in all public schools.
- End classroom streaming or grouping by perceived ability, recognising this exacerbates inequality and is not supported by evidence for improved learning outcomes.
- Ensure that all school services have policies, practices, resources, and programmes to create an inclusive whole school culture that supports the elimination of discrimination, bullying and violence.
- Establish a unit within the Ministry of Education designed to support schools, and the education system to listen and respond to children's voices.
- The Green Party will expand Ka Ora, Ka Ako to all schools with an equity index of over 450 from the start of the 2024 school year, as well as guaranteeing that the current programme will continue.
- Around a million lunches are provided each week.
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