Chairman's Christmas message

Dear Reader,

Thank you for subscribing to Subtext.We have enjoyed bringing you the latest in education news and policy analysis this year. We hope you have enjoyed reading our publication.

It has been a busy year for the Education Forum and we have worked hard to bring a variety of informative and at times contentious education issues to light. Events have included the release in February of Mark Harrison's book Education Matters: Government, Markets and New Zealand Schools; the visit in August of London's Kings College professor Alison Wolf who questions society's obsession with more education; and the recent seminar looking at the university students' human rights claim against the loan scheme.

The Education Forum website has been continually updated throughout the year - including 'hot topics' on topical issues; articles; research; debate from all sides of the education spectrum ... and plenty more.

We have built up quite a library of education policy information on the website and I recommend it as a useful source of research and information.

In 2005 we will continue publishing well-researched and persuasive argument, and bringing high-profile and talented visitors to New Zealand.

Of course, Subtext will once again be an important tool in our contribution to the ongoing debate over education standards. Our first edition for 2005 will be in February following one month off in January.

If you have any particular topics you think people might like to read about in our newsletter, let us know by emailing us at subtext@educationforum.org.nz.

In the meantime, best wishes for the fast-approaching festive season and the New Year. Have a refreshing break and see you again in 2005.

Regards,

John Morris
Chairman
Education Forum