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Will you choose a school like you or a school like Australia?

June 29, 2017

Will you choose a school like you or a school like Australia?

Your child is going to school, not you – allow them to develop the skills to navigate the society of today by selecting a school that looks like Australia, not necessarily like you.

Education Inequality in Australia June 2017

June 28, 2017

Education Inequality in Australia June 2017

The fifth report in the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre’s Focus on the States series addresses an issue of central importance to Australia in maintaining economic growth, its sense of social justice and fairness and in creating as equal an opportunity as possible for all Australian children – education. “The role of education as a pathway…

Costello’s Baby Bonus Boom hits schools

June 19, 2017

Costello’s Baby Bonus Boom hits schools

Do you have a child turning 13 this year? If you do, then you’re a parent of one the oldest ‘baby bonus boomers’ born between 2004 and 2014. In 2004, then Treasurer, Peter Costello, famously called for Australians to have “one (child) for your husband, one for your wife and one for the country.” And…

Video report: Public vs Private

June 19, 2017

Video report: Public vs Private

June 15 – Ch 7, Sunrise Private schools vs Public schools A little flippant, a lot simplified but interesting none the less to see a slight shift in the media narrative toward public schooling. As housing affordability, job insecurity and cost of living pressures increase, parents may see more of this type of reporting. Channel…

Infographic: Progress on Indigenous Education

June 7, 2017

Infographic: Progress on Indigenous Education

Clear and concise article and infographic on the state of Indigenous Education in Australia. Part of a series to be published beginning 7 June 2017 that will look at a range of areas including policy, scholarships, school leadership, and literacy. The Conversation 5 minute read. Claire Shaw, Education Editor, The Conversation Jamal Ben Haddou,…

$22B funding cut or fantasy figure?

June 5, 2017

$22B funding cut or fantasy figure?

Interested in understanding the complexities of the school funding debate? Why does Labor keep talking about a $22B cut? Does it make sense? Thoughtful article from Peter Goss, School Education Program Director, The Grattan Institute. The Conversation 5 minute read

How does funding work in the Catholic system?

June 2, 2017

How does funding work in the Catholic system?

Confused about school funding? What does it all mean? How does it get to your school? A nice explanation from Jessica Gerrard, Senior Lecturer in Education, Equity and Politics, University of Melbourne. 5 minute read. The Conversation

School funding explained

May 30, 2017

School funding explained

Tuesday 23 May 2016 In a complex and nuanced debate, here is a clear and simple explanation about school funding from the ABC news. If you’re interested in understanding more about school funding this may help clarify a few of your questions. Approximate 5 minute read. Click here to read more.

A billion ways we can invest in the future…

May 23, 2017

A billion ways we can invest in the future…

Imagine it’s budget night. The Treasurer steps up and announces that instead of spending $1B for a coal mine that 93% of us don’t want, the Government has opted to fully fund the education of every school student in Australia. No more school fees. A burden lifted from families. Parents can still have choice, schools…

SSP

September 23, 2015

SSP

SSP (speech, sound, pictures) is an acronym a controversial reading and spelling program that hopes to dramatically boost students’ literacy. SSP challenges more traditional efforts to teach spelling though repetition and memorisation — it lets students master spelling without learning traditional rules or breaking words into syllables (ABC News, 2015).