Alwyn Poole: Disengagement with the NZ state education system.

Not counting students/families opting for private, state integrated and designated character school options – there are five major features of our current enrolment and attendance in the NZ Education system that need sunlight.

Alwyn Poole: The Ministry of Education protect their own....

......instead of fulfilling their function.

It is impossible to overstate the dire situation the New Zealand education system is in – and the future consequences for individuals, families and society as a whole.

It has been pointed out the Ministry of Education has grown from 2700 employees (already well and truly overblown and inefficient) to 4400 employees over the last 6 years. Completely inversely related to the achievement of students. The top 12 should already have walked with their heads hung low.