<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Teachers&#8217; union NZEI Te Riu Roa has welcomed a <a href="http://nzeimediareleases.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jlotyuy-thhtttjjit-y/" target="_blank">new report</a> that outlines a plan for Te Reo Māori to become a core curriculum subject.</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission) commissioned the NZCER report, which proposes raising the status and increasing the use of Te Reo by making it a core curriculum subject beginning in year one 1 in 2020 until it is included in all levels up to year 13 by 2037.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">NZEI president Lynda Stuart says teachers understand the importance of nurturing Te Reo for all New Zealanders but often do not feel equipped or confident enough to teach it effectively.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">“This proposal is a good move and a strong plan that can be implemented effectively over time as teachers are supported to increase their Te Reo proficiency,” she says.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">“We encourage the government to embrace this proposal and resource it to become a reality.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">“Normalising Te Reo makes learning more inclusive for Māori children and must be part of our commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi.”</p>

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