EDITOR
This issue of NZ Principal is dedicated to the historic global pandemic and the education sector’s response to it. The NZPF Moot 2020, is therefore a brief summary, but a full report will be published in the Term three issue of NZ Principal. In his opening speech, President Perry Rush emphasized the importance of a return to practice-based leadership and training and a revival of Arts in schools which also address wellbeing issues. He also called time on Government’s inaction to address mental health and violent behaviour issues for our most challenged students and floated some solutions to address these. The Minister, Hon Chris Hipkins said pillars of his Government’s education manifesto include child centred, inclusive, quality public education and teaching that is relevant to our future. He agreed the emphasis on wellbeing is critical. In terms of the 2020 Budget, he made no promises for education given the escalating COVID-19 crisis but reported that any education allocation would be prioritised for the early childhood sector. The regional presidents concluded their day’s debate identifying five priority areas for the NZPF 2020 manifesto including wellbeing and equity, leadership, learning support, Māori education and curriculum.
MAGAZINE
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