The Ministry of Education has been roundly criticised for its handling of a proposed shake-up of education in post-disaster greater Christchurch. Ms Parata will announce details of her controversial plan to merge and close some city schools on February 18. Teachers have voted to strike in protest against the plans the following day.
Hekia Parata: 'We have had some lessons'
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Hekia Parata: 'We have had some lessons'
The Ministry of Education has been roundly criticised for its handling of a proposed shake-up of education in post-disaster greater Christchurch.
Ms Parata will announce details of her controversial plan to merge and close some city schools ...
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The Ministry of Education has been roundly criticised for its handling of a proposed shake-up of education in post-disaster greater Christchurch.
Ms Parata will announce details of her controversial plan to merge and close some city schools ...