To the government of New Zealand and all politicians,

It is time to put our children first and ensure that they have the best possible chance for success. We want what is called a bipartisan (non-political) approach to education.

This isn't new...... the PPTA were advocating for this in 2011.

Video from the New Zealand Post Primary Teachers' Association / Te Wehengarua (PPTA) - 2011

As educators, we are deeply concerned about the constant changes in direction that occur every time we have a change in government. Instead of focusing on what is best for our children, politics often gets in the way, and we are forced to constantly change our approach to education. This is not only frustrating for educators but also detrimental to the learning outcomes of our children.

We believe that it is time for New Zealand to take a page from other high-performing countries and remove education from political interference. We want a non-political, bipartisan approach to education that is based on research and best practices, with a long-term vision that only changes when new research or best practices emerge.

As educators, we are state servants and must follow government mandates, even if they are not in the best interest of our students. This is why we are asking the government and all politicians to adopt a bipartisan approach to education, so that our future generations have a better chance of success.

“Maa te huruhuru ka rere te manu - many feathers allow the bird to fly.”

We urge you to support this petition by signing up and joining us in advocating for a better education system for our children. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that New Zealand's education system is based on research and best practices, rather than political interests.

Sincerely,

A Principal, a Teacher, but most importantly a Parent.