Is the Government training our children to be political warriors

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Early childhood education is becoming politicized. That’s according to several online reports, commenting on the Government’s Early Years Learning Framework. The draft framework was released this month, and covers all aspects of early education, from learning through play based activities, to teaching respect and tolerance. But critics say the ideas outlined in the framework are too political for our young children.

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Tuesday, April 14 2009
Produced By Shevonne Hunt
Featured in storyMaxine McKew - Parliamentary Secretary for Early Childhood Education and Child CareKathy Walker - educational consultant Linda Davidson - Coordinator of the Clarendon Children’s Centre, Melbourne
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