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Quentin McDonald's avatar

I wonder how hard it would be for the Parliamentary Service to have a small fact checking unit that could run their eye over things before they fund them?

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Sarah's avatar

You mean things like our current opposition?

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Hilary's avatar

Jan Tinetti , the Assoc Minister of Education and a former primary principal of a low decile school, recently visited Finland. She apparently found it a very valuable trip, but there was minimal or no reporting about it.

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David Chaloner's avatar

For those who are curious about statistics and their misuse I can recommend Leonard. Mlidnov’s “ The Drunkards Walk”

Surprisingly readable from a pal of Steven Hawking… I’ll never trust a stat. again!

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Michael Smythe's avatar

Kia Kaha David. In my rush I read Simeon Sings the Blues - let's hope ...

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Lynne McDonald's avatar

Anyone else's shoulder start moving when Nina starts singing? Oh, she is so good.

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Robin Capper's avatar

Will next week's lesson be about copyright?

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Mac Stevenson's avatar

Always enjoy your Kia Kaha posts David for obvious reasons. Trust Mr Penk's Maths were better when he was driving a naval boat around and he didn't get lost.

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Daniel Howe's avatar

Excellent article on critical reasoning skills and there importance in àll schools . Pity alot more adults don't havé them

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