80689 (2024). Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan to the Minister of Education

80689 (2024). Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan to the Minister of Education: What initiatives, if any, were announced for the first time as part of the release of the Māori Education Action Plan; listed by new initiative(s)?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the following initiatives, included as part of the Māori Education Action Plan, had not been announced publicly prior to the announcement of the Māori Education Action Plan: • Exploring options to increase the availability of te reo Māori education for teachers • Developing a Māori Education Evaluation Programme • Strengthening engagement with whānau, hapū and iwi to support educationally powerful connections • Clarifying and optimising what we spend on Māori education • An expanded virtual network, utilising the expertise of specialists in this pedagogical approach • Support Kaupapa Māori and Māori Medium schools and kura to transition to Kura Hourua, if they choose • Strengthening Alternative Education through social investment strategy.