tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post5589047605565082709..comments2024-03-28T00:28:06.035+13:00Comments on leading and learning: How long can principals ignore the dire warnings about the consequences of National Standards?Bruce Hammondshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-89678375394633904512011-07-25T19:44:29.556+12:002011-07-25T19:44:29.556+12:00Bruce, I agree with you 100%. As a principal I'...Bruce, I agree with you 100%. As a principal I've already been told by the MOE that they will be appointing a LSM to my school if we don't fall in line and support NS. My BOT will have the choice of either dismissing me or the LSM will dismiss the BOT. The end point is that the NS will be implemented irrespective of my dismissal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-59325260776234299872011-06-25T11:08:18.583+12:002011-06-25T11:08:18.583+12:00Short answer to your question, 'Are principals...Short answer to your question, 'Are principals up to it ?' is no.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-84581260692468623982011-06-23T21:07:37.861+12:002011-06-23T21:07:37.861+12:00Thanks Alan This is one of my last posts about the...Thanks Alan This is one of my last posts about the standards - if principals don't sort themselves out before the election I can't be bothered. Creative teachers need courageous leaders. When the standards are in place,and the not so hidden agenda unfolds, you can kiss goodbye to creative education.Bruce Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-66745769410462486502011-06-23T20:52:25.075+12:002011-06-23T20:52:25.075+12:00Very pertinent blog, Bruce. I fear for the future ...Very pertinent blog, Bruce. I fear for the future of our schools. Why can't principals see the nature of the best they are playing with? Do they not know the agenda behind all this? Listen to the NZEI and NZPF. Everyone needs to listen to the voices of the experts that you mention. We ignore these people at our peril. Read what is happening in the eastern states of the USA - this is the agenda that the government is following. Once the cat is out of the bag, it will be very hard to put back. Now is the best time to fight. We need to be totally united.Allan Alachnoreply@blogger.com