“It recognises that racism is something that is learned and therefore can be unlearned. “It also acknowledges the unique position teachers have in being able to address this challenge and inspire others, including their colleagues and learners, to do the same.”
Te Ao Give no voice to racism is the slogan of a campaign launched by the Human Rights Commission late last year. It was a teaching tool, rather than part of the curriculum. While it would not be mandatory or compliance-based, teachers already had ethical expectations within the Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession to gain their registration and certification.