COVID-19 continues to cause problems – but for some much more than others.
The pandemic and subsequent economic impacts have, in many cases, exacerbated long-standing inequity across education. From access to digital resources to questions around what a normal learning environment truly is, there are many questions that continue to go unanswered.
To explore these issues and shine a light on some seldom heard perspectives on COVID’s impact in education, Springboard Trust has been working with esteemed Maori academic Te Tuhi Robust.
The result is our new limited series podcast, Voices in the Room.
Episode One: Paul Murphy available on Acast and on Spotify - listen now!
Over the coming weeks, we will be releasing a series of conversations Te Tuhi has held with his colleagues from across the political and academic spectrum, focusing on Māori perspectives on education under COVID-19.
The interviewees come from a swathe of backgrounds – from academia to pilot training – yet all have the same keen focus: how we are going to improve conditions for Māori and Pasifika students in the wake of such a devastating crisis.
The podcast title, we hope, exemplifies one of the key questions in this: how do we make sure New Zealand’s marginalised voices are in the room when decisions on their future are made?
We hope these free-flowing, invigorating conversations that Te Tuhi has brought together will start similar conversations in your home, your workplace and your community. Perhaps most of all, we hope you enjoy the series.
