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Roger Kerr comments on education

Reflecting its broad interests, the Business Roundtable published studies on a range of topics, and its members took an active part in public debate. In 1997 director Roger Kerr argued that the state education system was inbred, largely protected from competition with private and overseas institutions, and lacked accountability. The New Zealand Principals’ Federation disagreed strongly.

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Megan Cook, 'Employer and business organisations - New organisations, 1970s onwards', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/24727/roger-kerr-comments-on-education (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Megan Cook, published 11 Mar 2010