Is $1.2bn enough money for our schools?
The Australian Education Union (AEU) claims the Prime Minister’s education plan all but confirms he has abandoned the Gonski agreement.
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Govt pledges $1.2bn for schools…but there’s a catch
The Federal Government has pledged $1.2bn for schools in the lead-up to the 2016 Budget – but there are strings attached.
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Axing public school funding ‘still on the agenda’
Public education advocates have accused the Federal Government of misleading the public with its claims that it remains committed to funding public schools.
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‘Complex’ school funding models need review
A national public education group is calling for a review of school funding models, saying they are too complex and need to be simplified.
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Bill Shorten issues appeal to principals
Opposition leader, Bill Shorten, has written to all public school principals in a bid to rally schools against the Federal Government’s education proposals.
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Education Minister warns of ‘historic mistake’
The Federal Government risks making the biggest mistake in education history if it shifts responsibility for school funding to the states, an Education Minister warns.
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Thousands of teachers’ jobs ‘at risk’
An Education Minister is warning that her state stands to lose thousands of teachers under controversial reforms proposed by the Federal Government.
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New survey shows school funds are flowing
Needs-based funding is starting to make a promising difference to schools around the country, a new survey shows.
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States respond to PM’s schools plan
State and Territory leaders have spoken out on the PM’s controversial proposal to absolve the Federal Government of public school funding.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: PM ‘betrays’ schools, equity gap widens and Fair Work's school ruling
Making news this week, PM accused of betraying public schools, a new report shows equity gaps are widening and Fair Work hands down a surprise ruling on schools.