Government

‘I have never felt so frightened’: Australia’s coronavirus schools messaging must address teacher concerns

In a Facebook video this week Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the government wanted schools to open up for all…

5 years ago

OP-Ed: No, Australia is not putting teachers in the coronavirus firing line. Their risk is very low

Although the risk is small, teachers aged above 65 or who have a chronic condition, should consider not going to…

5 years ago

ScoMo funding laws direct billions to non-gov’t schools

The new funding model doesn't factor in a school's asset wealth or private income and critics deem it a cash-grab…

5 years ago

National gov’t backs phonics with new funding

This received a mixed reception from educators as many insist the $10m allocation would be better spent elsewhere. 

6 years ago

Primary school students honoured for anti-bullying stance

The competition, now in its sixth year, received 45,000 registrations from primary school aged children from around the country. The…

6 years ago

Public schools deserve better

The latest issue of School News magazine went to print during election week this term. 

6 years ago

Teaching is too often seen as a fall-back option, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon

A discourse that deems teaching second-rate, a fall-back position, something one does when marks fall short, speaks directly to Australia’s…

6 years ago

Public schools actually outperform private schools, and with less money

Annual funding for government schools rose about 23% to A$42 billion, while funding for private schools jumped 42% to A$13…

6 years ago

How has education policy changed under the Coalition government?

The Coalition’s approach to schooling policy since the 2016 election has primarily focused on its Quality Schools agenda.

6 years ago

Gov pushing for ‘citizenship education’

The Morrison Government has announced that students will learn about Australia’s democratic values and political process with new resources for…

6 years ago

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