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New Zealand’s education groups oppose government plan to give ministers control over teacher certification, fearing politicization and weakened standards.
Ten major New Zealand education groups, including teacher unions and school associations, have opposed government plans to restructure the Teaching Council, warning that giving the minister majority control and transferring key standards-setting powers to the Ministry of Education undermines professional independence.
They argue the changes risk politicizing teacher education and certification, threaten Treaty of Waitangi-centered standards, and weaken accountability.
The reforms follow an ongoing investigation into the council’s leadership and procurement practices.
While the government says the move aligns the council with other professional bodies like the Nursing Council, critics insist standards should be set by educators, not politicians.
Los grupos de educación de Nueva Zelanda se oponen al plan del gobierno de dar a los ministros el control sobre la certificación de maestros, temiendo la politización y los estándares debilitados.