School staffing
Sir,—Mr D. F. Stewart, commenting on the effects of staff upgrading, displays a typical pro-establishment attitude. It may be true that teachers had prior warning, but this still does not lessen the fact that the present situation is having an unsettling effect in our schools. It appears the N.Z.E.1., having achieved its desired goal (better pay and positions), is just as self-seeking as many of our militant trade unions, having little care for people or regard for those in its own ranks. While jockeying for positions and more- pay be-
comes the factor that causes disharmony among teachers, it seems doubtful that teaching could ever earn recognition as-a profession. Highest gradings are not always a sign of the best teacher and it would seem that there is a need at departmental level to look more closely at the quality of a teacher rather than just for efficient bureaucrats. Schools as a community must have regard and respect for each member, including children.—Yours, etc., W. B. BROWN. March 27, 1971.
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32567, 29 March 1971, Page 14
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