Andrew Dickens Afternoons

So to end the week some observations. I worry that the ongoing teacher’s strikes are going to go on forever. I am of the belief that the government has offered as much as it can and they are supportive of teachers. This is as good as it gets right now.  But I think the teachers have a massive chip on their shoulders after 15 years of change. I hope that after a bit more summer teachers will accept the offer by negotiating a second round in the short to middle term. Two parties standing around in deadlock helps no-one. I’ve been amused at the conclusion drawn from the 2000 overseas teachers that have applied to help with next years shortages. 2000 may have applied but are they any good?  315 have been assessed and just over 100 have started interview processes. But there’s no guarantee that any of these guys will be fit for purpose.   These guys could be losers that can’t get jobs in their own country, they could be slackers wanting a working holiday. It’s like we suddenly forgot how many new Kiwi teachers str