Education

The Australian Education Union (AEU) has released an intention to continue its campaign for the full six years of Gonski funding, building on the gains made during the Federal Election campaign. Members of the union vow that 'they give a Gonski' and will fight Malcolm Turnbull’s plans to scrap Gonski after 2017.

University of Melbourne economists have found a direct correlation between the implementation of certain management activities from principals and positive test scores on NAPLAN. Principals who set clear strategic principles for their schools, who encourage open communication, and who encourage staff development have students who do better on standardised tests.

The ‘Education 2025’ Survey has indicated that the Australian government is not keeping up with education innovation and a need for more remote accessibility to education services.

While the tertiary sector conducts research; develops new techniques to enhance student wellbeing; designs accurate and meaningful assessment tools; and makes breakthroughs in special education programs, teachers are on the frontline and further study allows educators to engage with the new approaches and techniques.

The recent ABC documentary series Revolution School was a ground breaking event in the Australian education landscape. Principal, Michael Muscat shared the story behind the documentary with School News.

Allianz and Settlement Services International will offer forty-six scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, in five categories, including primary and secondary school, vocational training, tertiary qualification and skills recognition.

Although we may have lost Robin Williams, that phrase from Dead Poets’ Society will never die. “Oh captain my captain” will forever echo in the minds of educators around the world.

Professor Field Rickards is the Dean of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE). He began his career as an audiologist, and then lectured in audiology, before applying his clinical approach to education. Lecturers from MGSE appeared in the ABC documentary, Revolution School, as both academic advisor and mentors to the teaching staff of Kambrya College.

John Marsden is a prolific Australian author, teacher and principal of Candlebark School. His experiences, and views on education inspired him to create an alternative to traditional schooling, though he says it’s not the ‘utopia’ some expect.

What would happen if parents were engaged as true partners in an alliance to support their child’s reading? Dr Jayne Jackson, lecturer at Massey University, found out…