New school funding data raises questions
New school funding figures have revealed glaring inconsistencies across the nation under the Gonski model.
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New campaign to empower young innovators
A tech giant has joined forces with Questacon in a campaign designed to show students how STEM is relevant to them
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Private schools claim being ‘underfunded’
The peak body for independent schools has released modelling saying the private school system is underfunded.
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Don’t skimp on teacher quality – top private school principal
The principal of Australia’s largest private school warns that the most important factor in student outcomes is being forgotten.
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School funding inequality blamed on ‘sneaky’ Labor
The Federal Government says Labor is to blame for current inequities in the nation’s education system.
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Private schools warn govt against cuts
Any cuts to private schools will create anxiety and uncertainty, the Independent Schools Council of Australia has warned.
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Govt signals cuts to overfunded private schools
The Federal Government has hinted it could make cuts to wealthy schools as part of a push towards a more equitable system.
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Troubled school returns to court
A three day court hearing has begun to determine whether funding for Australia’s largest Islamic school will be restored.
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Govt may bypass states on school funding reforms
The Federal Government says it does not need the approval of the States to implement its school funding reforms.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Gonski in focus, Safe Schools in peril and maths engagement declines
Making news this week, education ministers discuss funding, parliament debates Safe Schools and maths engagement declines.