Educators celebrating the wins during Support Staff Week

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published June 9, 2020

Educators across New Zealand are coming together to celebrate Support Staff Week 2020.

During Support Staff Week, many schools are showing their appreciation of essential staff with morning teas and other events. PHOTO: Nzei Te Riu Roa

With the week's theme of Celebrating the Wins, other support staff are taking heart from the long-awaited pay equity settlement ...

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