What’s behind Australia’s teacher shortage?
A federal inquiry is looking into the many factors that are leading many teachers to quit the profession they once loved
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Opinion: Students with disability deserve a fair go
Politicians must understand the urgent issues around the need for proper funding for students with disability, writes AEU federal president, Correna Haythorpe
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Minister slams 'dud deal', digs in over school funding
The Victorian Government has warned the Federal Government that it 'won't be bullied into signing a dud multi-year deal for school students'
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Public school teachers to go on strike
For the first time in a decade, thousands of teachers across South Australia will walk off the job on Thursday
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Victorian govt promises 100 new schools
The Andrews Government has pledged $850m to build new schools and preschools to meet growing demand across the state
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Opinion: Funding pledge for public schools a game-changer
Labor’s funding commitment to public schools is fair and makes good sense, writes AEU acting federal president, Meredith Peace
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Increase early childhood education funding – expert
Australia must increase spending on early childhood education or risk being left behind by its international trading partners and competitors, an expert warns
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PM urged to ‘change course’ on school funding
The nation’s peak teachers’ union has called on Scott Morrison to adjust his approach to school funding
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NAPLAN results released
The preliminary NAPLAN results for 2018 have been released amid concerns about the validity of the online testing process
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Calls grow for 'comprehensive' NAPLAN review
An education minister has joined a chorus of calls for a full review of NAPLAN Online, which some academics warn will produce invalid results