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Pasifika
arts education
innovative learning environments

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Edwards, F., & Krishnan, P. (2016). Thinkpiece: Making a case for nurturing Pasifika students through the Arts in New Zealand: Now would be a good time. Teachers and Curriculum, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.15663/tandc.v16i1.119

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https://doi.org/10.15663/tandc.v16i1.119
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