HAVE YOUR SAY

Below we have posted 4 documents which explore both sides of the National Standards debate - one opinion piece written by Education Minister Anne Tolley, an open letter by experts expressing concerns written by Prof Marin Thrupp, Prof John Hattie,Prof Terry Crooks and Lester Flockton, and some charts created by Lester FLockton anwsering some of the myths and misconceptions around the introduction of the standards.   The newest paper is by Professor John Hattie who takes a look into what the future might be like for our education system based on examples or similar systems implemented around the world.

Horizons and Whirlpools (PDF) Prof. John Hattie

Anne Tolley Opinion Piece (PDF)

Open letter to Anne Tolley (PDF)

National Standards factsheet - Lester Flockton (PDF)

As an organisation we represent your views so we urge you to let us know what your School Board's thoughts are on National Standards.

The recent debate on our forum has attracted excellent debate on the pros and cons of National Standards, their introduction and also their focus.  Rab McDowell has examined worldwide research and put together a paper substantiated by research which paints a picture of how National Standards might improve education in NZ primary schools.  click here to read Rab's research paper

click here to read Rab McDowell's opinion (executive Committee Member) piece published in "The Press" July 2009.

Please email us and let us know if you support or oppose the introduction of the standards together with any other comments you would like to make.