🧵 1/7 What a bad decision this is! ...given the research shows the following outcomes: bi and multilinguists live longer, score academically higher incrementally increasing for1st 5 yrs of study, better health and wellbeing, delayed onset of dementia compared to monolinguists...
Education Minister Erica Stanford said the government was still committed to the revitalisation of te reo Māori.
To be clear. This isn't because they want to put funds into maths. This is because they want more tax cuts.
Sure facts and research are all well and good, but have you ever considered the vibes? What I'd say to you is that....
2/7 Specifically, studies confirm that learning languages is a smart investment in your brain! Multilingualism delays dementia and Alzheimer’s, keeping your mind sharp as you age. Boost your cognitive health long-term! #CognitiveHealth#Multilingual
None on your facts matter in the face of this govt's performative racism. It's just another front in its assault of Maori.