Angela Roberts
@AS_Roberts
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Advocate for public ed., conservation, & unions.
Taranaki, NZ
Joined April 2010
"When power corrupts, poetry cleanses... We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth." Remember JFK, who was killed on this day in 1963, with his magnificent speech on the political power of art:
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“We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.”
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Today, we send solidarity greetings to all involved in the #NewZealand #Megastrike. 100,000 teachers and medical staff taking action from: @NZPSA
@NZPPTA
@NZNOAotearoa
@NZEITeRiuRoa
@ASMSNZ
@NZ_CTU Share this post and support the strike. #StrikeMap
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Garden Place in Hamilton was chockablock with SIX unions today. #strike #backtheteachers #backthenurses #backthefirefighters #backpublicservices
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Rally in your rohe get cancelled? NZNO and NZEI Te Riu Roa will be livestreaming the Auckland rally and speeches. Tune in to hear from frontline workers, union leaders, and community voices standing together to save our public services. https://t.co/OImBBPYlHL
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This is Jane Goodall’s final message recorded in March that was only to be released upon her passing. What an amazing woman. It’s worth a listen.
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“Max Rashbrooke’s analysis concludes NZ Debt from this GDP graph totally debunks Willis’ & Luxon’s lie Gvt spending levels are out of control, wasteful & to blame for high inflation”. NB. A handy graph to have on file when RWers repeat the same lie ad nauseam.
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Dame Fiona Kidman has written a heartfelt message to Erica Stanford. A message from Dame Fiona to Erica Stanford
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An open poem to the Minister of Teachers from Dame Fiona Kidman
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In which countries and economies are students performing the best in creative thinking? #Singapore
#Korea
#Canada* #Australia* #NewZealand* #Estonia How creative are students in your country? Read the full report: https://t.co/G3CTnCp6b0
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@ClintVSmith Stanford says the Māori words didn't fit the scope & sequence of books helping kids learn to read. Better Start Literacy Approach founder Gail Gillon says there's "absolutely no evidence to suggest children are finding this reader confusing. Our data would suggest the opposite."
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@NZNationalParty Yet national have a 55 year history of very poor economic management . Anyone who thinks that national are good at managing the economy is one sandwich short of a picnic
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Literacy experts say no problem with Māori words in book for learner readers | RNZ News
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The Education Ministry has said it won't reprint 'At the Marae' for kids because it includes a higher number of Māori words.
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UNESCO just launched a new Prize rewarding initiatives that promote #GlobalCitizenshipEducation. Seize your chance to win USD 50,000, elevate your mission & make an impact. Nomination deadline: 1 September. Apply now 👉 https://t.co/o7cxPnEOFg
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#NZ - #ProtectPayEquity Please sign here: https://t.co/KFHBCdvDyL Just a few hundred signatures away from 90,000 & delivered to parliament tomorrow. Wednesday July 23rd. 1pm - All welcome.
The CTU is closing signatures at 8am tomorrow morning on our Pay Equity Petition. If you have signed - thank you. If you haven't - don't wait any longer and sign right now. 330,000 workers affected by the theft of pay equity have already waited too long. https://t.co/KU8lVJIOkV
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"There has been a 41% increase in Jobseeker Support claims for 18-24 year olds over the past two years. The entry level jobs are likely being filled by those newly unemployed – meaning it gets harder and harder to get ‘into’ work for the first time."
There have been a slew of recent indicators telling us that there is real pain in the labour market right now. I have a look at what the latest data is telling us at: https://t.co/GEYXLn1CYi
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#BHN @Duncan_Webb_ shares why he thinks the media have, thus far, not spent a lot of time highlighting that there's only 30 hours to submit orally for the RSB #nzpol #nzpolitics
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labourmaori: As Matariki rises, we reflect on the moments that brought us joy, strength, and unity. From our whānau to yours — thank you for walking with us, for showing up, and for standing strong in your communities.
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