Finance

Inequality in education costing Australia billions – report

Growing educational inequality over the six years has cost Australia more than $20bn over the last six years, new research shows

Labor announces major school funding pledge

Labor has shaken up the school funding debate with a promise to deliver millions of dollars to a sector crying foul over Gonski 2.0

‘A great fundraiser for principals’

The Educator looks at a way for independent schools to harness the growing demand for inter-parent marketing while helping their own fundraising efforts

Private schools see funding cuts

State and territory governments have cut funding for private schools for the first time in at least 10 years, an analysis by the Productivity Commission reveals

Public schools to take big funding hit

Queensland schools will be almost $500m worse off under Gonski 2.0, the Parliamentary Budget Office has revealed

Private schools warn over fee portrayal

Private schools have cautioned parents about “glossy marketing campaigns” that misrepresent the cost of Independent school fees

The benefits of financial literacy for primary students

Research shows that schools should be teaching their students about financial literacy from a young age. A financial literacy educator explains why

IN THE RED: Principals forced to slash school programs

Literacy classes - gone. Numeracy classes - gone. In some cases, even maintenance is being axed.

Are your school funds vulnerable to fraud?

Hiring staff is a leap of faith, but is that enough to adequately secure the safety of the funds your school relies on to function?

Collate, collaborate and communicate: the keys to being an effective school leader

As a school principal, finding ways to maximise your impact as an education leader can often be elusive.