Learning gaps ‘alarming’, warns new report
The learning gaps between students of different backgrounds are growing wider as they move through school, warns a new report.
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Minister hits back over govt’s funding criticism
A state education minister has responded to claims made by the Federal Government that the states are not investing enough money in their schools.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Govt slams states, school asbestos fears and principals expand horizons
Making news this week, the govt lashes states on funding, an audit raises school asbestos fears and principals expand horizons.
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Govt releases Safe Schools review
The Federal Education Minister has released the findings of a sweeping review into the controversial Safe Schools anti-bullying program.
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Govt lashes states over funding shortfalls
Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham has denied claims of a funding crisis and slammed the states for not investing in their own schools.
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Stakes are high as shutdown looms for ‘innocent’ school
A beleaguered school is racing against time to avoid a shutdown which threatens to displace hundreds of students and dozens of staff.
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Disability funding crisis ‘cannot continue’ - AEU
The nation’s peak education union warns that unless more support is provided, half of all students with a disability will be left ill-equipped for work and life.
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Schools to lose $500k each in Gonski void
One state’s schools stand to lose more than $500k each unless the Federal Government commits to the final two years of Gonski funding.
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One fifth of students not ready for school
New data shows that more than one in five Australian children are vulnerable in at least one area of their development.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Gonski blitz, foreign student surge and school mulls High Court action
Making news this week, the Gonski offensive, education sector cashes in on foreign students and a school mulls High Court action.