tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612441315352179822.post2889563411946918403..comments2024-03-28T00:33:53.397+13:00Comments on Local Bodies: Green's Practical Response to Educational InequitiesDave Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12428353657153292616noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612441315352179822.post-5040392253187306162014-01-26T22:44:59.603+13:002014-01-26T22:44:59.603+13:00Great to have your support, Dianne. I also think t...Great to have your support, Dianne. I also think this policy is cost effective because National have thrown millions at a problem that only partially exists and won't see that much of a return for their buck. The Green's policy will be like our home insulation scheme, it will provide meaningful jobs, strengthen communities and save the country from expensive interventions that would have had to occur at a later stage. <br /><br />I agree, Philip, rather than blame teachers and parents and have a punitive response to under-achievement it is far better to support communities and spend the money where it is really needed.Dave Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428353657153292616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612441315352179822.post-79525963056539949232014-01-26T20:36:28.407+13:002014-01-26T20:36:28.407+13:00To think that a dangle the dollar policy will give...To think that a dangle the dollar policy will give children what they need in the education system is quite honestly pathetic.<br />It needs an approach that considers all the factors in the childs life and a return to people having the ability to work, play and be able to proudly support their families. I wonder sometimes if we can ever get back to that. To many people live below what we should consider an acceptable standard of living. Your blog makes so much sense and unravels so many of the myths people hide behind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05382079326851047281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612441315352179822.post-33962389538851538582014-01-26T18:59:56.240+13:002014-01-26T18:59:56.240+13:00This is exactly the kind of policy we need, to fac...This is exactly the kind of policy we need, to face grass roots problems of poverty and inequality so that teachers can teach and the children are fit to learn. Well done, you have my complete support, and I don't say that too often these days. ~ Dianne, SaveOurSchoolsNZAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380174193928774160noreply@blogger.com