Hostility derails school sex education plans

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Schools face rising hostility over relationships and sexuality education, with threats, and bigotry disrupting consultations, the Education Review Office reports. While lessons are mandatory for years 1–10, inconsistency across schools leaves gaps.

According to RNZ: “Schools should not be required to consult parents about the content of relationships and sexuality lessons, the Education Review Office (ERO) says. A report out on Tuesday shows misinformation, bigotry and threats of violence have derailed some schools’ attempts at consultation and prompted some to reduce or avoid teaching the topic.”

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