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New Gonski review panel hamstrung by narrow brief: AEU
The Australian Education Union (AEU) has expressed serious concern about the federal government’s move to prevent the new panel reviewing…
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New research shows inequality in education remains
When we think of a “good society” – one that is fair and just – a defining characteristic is likely…
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Peter Goss: Gonski 2.0 victory for children over politics
In an article published hours after the passage of Gonski 2.0, Grattan Institute's Peter Goss renewed his support for the…
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Not all students with a disability need funding
The Australian Education Union’s (AEU) claim that over a quarter of a million students with a disability are not receiving…
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Autonomy, strong female leadership key to success of Indigenous owned Murri School
In Indigenous education, we constantly hear bad news stories of children falling through gaps and schools unable to assist students…
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State high school enrolments declining in Australia
You may have heard recently that public schools in Australia have experienced increased enrolments, but this is actually misleading. Public…
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Gonski 2.0: grappling with Catholics, independents and Greens to pass bill
Gonski 2.0: Leaked figures from within the government showed a massive drop in funding to low-fee Catholic schools. Government response…
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Ken Boston endorsement shows Gonski 2.0 should go ahead: Birmingham
Federal education minister, Simon Birmingham, says endorsement from “Dr Ken Boston, another member of the Gonski panel” indicates the funding…
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‘Full Gonski’ must be directed according to student need: Peter Goss
School education funding is once again front and centre of Australian politics. Despite historic bipartisan agreement on the concept of…
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Turnbull should deliver Gonski schools plan faster: Grattan Institute
The Grattan Institute has recommended the delivery of the government’s proposed schools plan be accelerated, and a new body established…
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