NZEI

=__**NZEI 2012**__= __**CHARTER SCHOOLS:**__ This will be a key discussion area in 2012. Hekia Parata, Minister of Education, is already promoting these. They sound like a good idea (a bit like Natrional Standards) but there are many issues to consider: Please be prepared to read whatever is sent your way on this topic. (Rikki)
 * What impact will they have on other schools in the area?
 * They don't have to follow the NZ Curriculum
 * Staff don't have to be trained teachers
 * Contracts are likely to be fixed term
 * Charter schools can select their student body
 * There is no gaurantee that a teacher will have access to their class after hours. . . and more

__**REMUNERATION AND RECOGNITION:**__ This will ALSO be a key discussion area in 2012. It is an avenue to ensure we can recognise and remunerate teachers for the work they do, and the qualifications they attain. Currently the plan is under development. Watch this space. (Rikki)