Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Innovative education policy one step closer

URL: Innovative education policy one step closer

John Banks | Education

The establishment of Partnership Schools|Kura Hourua is one step closer with the introduction of the Education Amendment Bill, Associate Education Minister John Banks said today. “The Bill sets out the legal framework for this exciting new type of school which is based on international best practice but tailored to New Zealand’s unique education and social environment,” Mr Banks said. “The Partnership Schools|Kura Hourua model has been developed to assist those students whose needs are not being met in the current education system...