Author(s): Sheridan McKinley

Maori Books

This book presents the perspectives of Maori Maori parents as they talk about education and their aspirations for, and their concerns about, their children's schooling. It provides valuable insights which may contribute to shaping better home-school relationships for Maori Maori parents and children. The parents in the study wanted their children to have a better education than they had, and expressed a strong wish to be involved in their child's schooling. The key factor is school outreach. When teachers reach out into the community, showing their respect for the relationships and activities which matter for Maori Maori parents and their children, partnership with parents appears to be more readily achieved. How well Maori Maori children do at school is strongly linked with how well parents and children relate to school staff.