funding

Gloves are off: It’s public versus private as school funding debate heats up

The debate over school funding is gearing up, with demands for more money for the public system. It's clamied public…

6 years ago

More money for remote island students to boost civics knowledge

Schools on islands in remote Australia will receive an extra $120 payment per student to help fund the cost of…

6 years ago

Catholic schools clap-back at new deputy prime minister

Michael McCormack needs a refresher course on Coalition school funding policy, according to the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria. McCormack…

6 years ago

Early learning language program continues to expand

Over 80 000 children at almost 2500 preschools across the country will be given the opportunity to learn a second…

6 years ago

Why the Commonwealth should resist meddling in school

Leave schools to the states: This piece argues that extra Commonwealth funding is no excuse for the Commonwealth to intervene…

6 years ago

Catholics vow to go hard in schools fight with government

The battle between the Catholics and the government on the schools funding plan appears to be ramping up, with Catholic…

7 years ago

School perimeter fencing: do fence me in!

Remember the days in the old schoolyard? Well, schoolyards are still around, and while they may contain more interesting play…

7 years ago

Government promises equitable funding for schools

Education minister Simon Birmingham referred to the April 7 funding meeting in Hobart as a “morning of constructive discussions with…

7 years ago

Special needs funding for Victorian schools

Teachers and students are being encouraged to think about how they can improve school facilities for students with disabilities or…

8 years ago

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