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Episode Synopsis
With a price tag of $153 million – the coalition government’s paving the way for charter schools to make a comeback in 2025. Government has places to fund 15 charter schools and the conversion of up to 35 state schools to charter schools. The application process is officially open, despite ongoing criticism from the Opposition and teaching unions about the return of the controversial system. Today on The Front Page, Associate Minister of Education and character school champion David Seymour joins to discuss the pros and cons of the system. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer: Evan PaeaProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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