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Tongan teachers in New Zealand 'unite' to advocate for teachers and students

Aotearoa Tonga Teachers Association (ATTA) ​member Selina Fa’asolo says: "We needed a strong formal body as a framework for our Tonga teachers to come together to advocate for our Tongan teachers, our professions, our learners, our families and our communities."​​

The Association of teachers, school counsellors, and teachers aids will meet in South Auckland this November for its inaugural meeting.

Teacher and member 'Ana Pahulu says they'll discuss: "How we can better use our culture, values, knowledge and teaching to support teachers and learners."

As their nation sinks, Tuvaluans raise their language

But the celebrations have reflected an urgency among Tuvaluans who are trying to keep their culture alive and strong, while their small island nation is sinking.

Upon arriving back in Tonga…to ancient Polynesia! - Op-Ed

Not very much has changed in the five months I was away.  And neither, did the country change much during the 40 years I went away in search of higher education, and decided to stay a bit in the U.S.