Sandie
@sandiesunshine.bsky.social
Teacher (maths and stats), love to dance & sing, mum, left, just hanging in trying my best to live a good life.Ōtautahi, Aotearoa,she/her.
This is frustrating & Dr J is deluded if he thinks there is only a bit of criticism from tchrs. The "curriculum cohesion" he's rspnsible for is clearly not as well done as our existing y9-10 . He also says tchrs are worried about the pace of change. No shit Sherlock, where's the $ to spprt them?
Behind the education overhaul: Outcry reveals deep divisions in the sector
Behind the education overhaul: Outcry reveals deep divisions in the sector
Criticism is overblown and not a reflection of what the sector thinks, according to a key player in the curriculum rewrite.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This is frustrating & Dr J is deluded if he thinks there is only a bit of criticism from tchrs. The "curriculum cohesion" he's rspnsible for is clearly not as well done as our existing y9-10 . He also says tchrs are worried about the pace of change. No shit Sherlock, where's the $ to spprt them?
Does anyone know what's happening at the Teachers Council? #nzpol #nzeducation
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/...
Teaching Council CEO on leave amid probe into conduct allegations
Expert also running separate probe into the council’s operational performance.
www.nzherald.co.nz
October 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Does anyone know what's happening at the Teachers Council? #nzpol #nzeducation
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/...
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The new Social studies curriculum is atrocious in general, but I just want to shine a spotlight on the explicit retreading of literal Nazi propaganda that is woven through the year 10 content! Buckle up this shit is shocking!
October 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The new Social studies curriculum is atrocious in general, but I just want to shine a spotlight on the explicit retreading of literal Nazi propaganda that is woven through the year 10 content! Buckle up this shit is shocking!
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Education is “a powerful site of social control . . . if you control the curriculum, you can erase histories and languages. Education is not and has never been a neutral space, it either strengthens the status quo or challenges it.” - Tina Ngata
A clarion alarm for all wary of this govt’s actions👇
A clarion alarm for all wary of this govt’s actions👇
“If a ‘knowledge-rich’ curriculum isn’t grounded in te ao Māori and the very people and things that make Aotearoa unique, who is determining the knowledge and where does it come from?” — Jessie Moss on the ideology behind education reform.
The imported ideology behind education reform | E-Tangata
e-tangata.co.nz
October 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Education is “a powerful site of social control . . . if you control the curriculum, you can erase histories and languages. Education is not and has never been a neutral space, it either strengthens the status quo or challenges it.” - Tina Ngata
A clarion alarm for all wary of this govt’s actions👇
A clarion alarm for all wary of this govt’s actions👇
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#BHN The government keeps telling NZ that the unions need to get back to the negotiating table, while the government also refuse to accept a date for the unions to get back to the table to negotiate #nzpol #NZPolitics @chewienz.bsky.social
This is an important video to share today #megastrike
This is an important video to share today #megastrike
October 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
#BHN The government keeps telling NZ that the unions need to get back to the negotiating table, while the government also refuse to accept a date for the unions to get back to the table to negotiate #nzpol #NZPolitics @chewienz.bsky.social
This is an important video to share today #megastrike
This is an important video to share today #megastrike
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Labour Future Fund and NZ First Fund are very different - Winston's version was about cutting taxes for offshore investors and bringing more foreign capital in.
Labour's is based on NZ capital, generating returns for Kiwis and protecting asset - I'm surprised no media has picked it up
#nzpol #kiwi
Labour's is based on NZ capital, generating returns for Kiwis and protecting asset - I'm surprised no media has picked it up
#nzpol #kiwi
October 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Damn, I read Judith's letter! I'll leave the politics to others, but, lord, the Govt spending stuff is REALLY BAD! I'll try and keep this short.
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
October 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Damn, I read Judith's letter! I'll leave the politics to others, but, lord, the Govt spending stuff is REALLY BAD! I'll try and keep this short.
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
Doctors cross ethical line says man who raised speed limits for no reason despite extensive evidence it would lead to more injuries and death.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Simeon Brown accuses doctors of crossing 'ethical line' with mega strike
There were audible cries of disbelief during the Simeon Brown's speech to a senior doctors' conference.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJg1... Look look... Jacinda Ardern is on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
Jacinda Ardern - “A Different Kind of Power” | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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September 23, 2025 at 3:53 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJg1... Look look... Jacinda Ardern is on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
Ōtautahi Christchurch mayoral race - @sarainchch.bsky.social is impressive and on top of ALL the details. open.spotify.com/episode/0ho2...
Christchurch mayoral race: Housing and infrastructure pressures for growing city
open.spotify.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Ōtautahi Christchurch mayoral race - @sarainchch.bsky.social is impressive and on top of ALL the details. open.spotify.com/episode/0ho2...
Christchurch mayoral race: Housing and infrastructure pressures for growing city
open.spotify.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Ōtautahi Christchurch mayoral race - @sarainchch.bsky.social is impressive and on top of ALL the details. open.spotify.com/episode/0ho2...
Women's day of action in Ōtautahi. #payequity #nzpol
September 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Women's day of action in Ōtautahi. #payequity #nzpol
"Sociocide and pleonexia are not just words. They describe what’s happening in plain sight: the destruction of society by those who refuse responsibility for the common good. This video asks whether tax avoidance is sociocidal — and what we should do about it" youtube.com/watch?v=GCnr...
Why the rich are tearing society apart
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtube.com
August 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
"Sociocide and pleonexia are not just words. They describe what’s happening in plain sight: the destruction of society by those who refuse responsibility for the common good. This video asks whether tax avoidance is sociocidal — and what we should do about it" youtube.com/watch?v=GCnr...
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Can't help but notice that very few of the people who think teachers have an easy job with generous pay and luxurious holidays have decided to do the rational thing and retrain as teachers
August 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Can't help but notice that very few of the people who think teachers have an easy job with generous pay and luxurious holidays have decided to do the rational thing and retrain as teachers
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Aged Care CEO and former NZ First MP Tracey Martin said the sector spent close to $500,000 gathering information for a care and support workers’ pay equity claim, with much of the work done at govt’s request – even as it worked to secretly overhaul the regime #nzpol newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/12/t...
'Turning women's wages into a political piggy bank'
Humour mixed with anger at the first day of a 'people's select committee' on the Government's controversial pay equity changes.
newsroom.co.nz
August 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Aged Care CEO and former NZ First MP Tracey Martin said the sector spent close to $500,000 gathering information for a care and support workers’ pay equity claim, with much of the work done at govt’s request – even as it worked to secretly overhaul the regime #nzpol newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/12/t...
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Hmm, I wonder who was in govt 13 years ago?
#nzpol
#nzpol
New Zealand's population exodus hits 13-year high as economy worsens reut.rs/46ZCVH2
New Zealand's population exodus hits 13-year high as economy worsens
New Zealand citizens leaving the country have hit the highest levels in 13 years, with more than a third of those emigrating aged under 30 years as unemployment rises and economic growth remains soft.
reut.rs
August 15, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Hmm, I wonder who was in govt 13 years ago?
#nzpol
#nzpol
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What I'd just say to you is, morally & democratically bankrupt R Us.
#LyinLuxon #WorstPMEver #CoalitionOfCorruption #EconomicVandals #ElectionRiggers #NZpol
#LyinLuxon #WorstPMEver #CoalitionOfCorruption #EconomicVandals #ElectionRiggers #NZpol
August 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
What I'd just say to you is, morally & democratically bankrupt R Us.
#LyinLuxon #WorstPMEver #CoalitionOfCorruption #EconomicVandals #ElectionRiggers #NZpol
#LyinLuxon #WorstPMEver #CoalitionOfCorruption #EconomicVandals #ElectionRiggers #NZpol
This applies to NZ too, well to any nation that creates its own currency. Something we have to keep reminding ourselves when the CoC tells us that the country's in trouble.
The UK can’t run out of pounds any more than it can run out of inches or centimetres. In this response to Gary Stevenson, I explain why money is a public good, created by the state, and why it’s wrong to claim the government is broke.
youtu.be/2aaKGm9zZlU?...
youtu.be/2aaKGm9zZlU?...
Why the UK can’t go broke – and why Gary Stevenson shouldn't imply it could
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
This applies to NZ too, well to any nation that creates its own currency. Something we have to keep reminding ourselves when the CoC tells us that the country's in trouble.
Every single day I feel like I'm hitting obstacle after obstacle trying to get the learning support for my ākonga that I know those at higher decile schools get as a matter of course. (And I know it's not great there either).
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
NZ among worst ranked for inequality in education - report
New Zealand has one of the most unequal education systems in the world, a Unicef report shows.
www.rnz.co.nz
August 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Every single day I feel like I'm hitting obstacle after obstacle trying to get the learning support for my ākonga that I know those at higher decile schools get as a matter of course. (And I know it's not great there either).
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Women's day of action.Sat, 20th Sept. assets.nationbuilder.com/together/pag...
August 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Women's day of action.Sat, 20th Sept. assets.nationbuilder.com/together/pag...
Hi lovely bsky whānau. Did any of you participate in Cantmath, have fond memories, & would like to contribute to the continuation of this fabulous school maths competition in Canterbury. We are finding it more difficult to find sponsors so every little bit helps...
givealittle.co.nz/org/canterbu...
givealittle.co.nz/org/canterbu...
Canterbury Mathematical Association - Cantamath
Help keep Cantamath alive! Support Canterbury’s annual maths competition with a small donation & inspire future generations.
givealittle.co.nz
August 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Hi lovely bsky whānau. Did any of you participate in Cantmath, have fond memories, & would like to contribute to the continuation of this fabulous school maths competition in Canterbury. We are finding it more difficult to find sponsors so every little bit helps...
givealittle.co.nz/org/canterbu...
givealittle.co.nz/org/canterbu...
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Will the Democrats learn from Zohran Mamdani’s victory? | Bernie Sanders
Will the Democrats learn from Zohran Mamdani’s victory? | Bernie Sanders
Too many Democratic party leaders would rather be the captains on a sinking Titanic than change course
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Will the Democrats learn from Zohran Mamdani’s victory? | Bernie Sanders
My next read arrived!
June 5, 2025 at 4:12 AM
My next read arrived!
A lovely listen for those missing our best PM ever...
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social with former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern - fascinating case study of the ups and downs of political life and the psychology of politics - and still smiling alastaircampbell.org/2025/06/137-...
137. Jacinda Ardern: Why I Stepped Down as Prime Minister of New Zealand
How should New Zealand navigate their complex web of alliances as the relationship between China and the US deteriorates? Jacinda Ardern was considered a beacon of hope when she came to office in 2017...
alastaircampbell.org
June 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A lovely listen for those missing our best PM ever...