Radical revamp for education standards
All new teachers will now need to pass a performance assessment before they can graduate under a game-changing new project aimed at boosting teacher quality
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Program helps students build STEM skills
The first P-TECH pilot program in Western Australia was launched today, delivering real-world skills training for the state’s students
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2017 NAPLAN results released
The preliminary results of the 2017 NAPLAN tests show a ‘mixed bag’ of improvements and setbacks for student outcomes
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Catholic school backlash could oust PM
A voter backlash against the Federal Government in marginal seats may cost the PM his job
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Schools get digital literacy boost
The Federal Government has announced a new partnership with a leading university that aims to boost digital literacy in Australian schools
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‘An important milestone for regional education’
The Federal Government has announced that public submissions have opened for an independent review into regional, rural and remote schools
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Gonski panel revealed, schools ‘overflowing’ & free education ‘unfair'
Making news this week, the Gonski 2.0 review panel is announced, an enrolment crisis looms and a controversial suggestion for improving equity in public schooling
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Govt announces 'turning point for Australian education'
David Gonski now has a panel of experts who will decide how best to allocate the Federal Government’s $23.5bn to Australia’s schools
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Parliament passes Gonski 2.0 reforms
The Federal Government's school funding reforms passed Parliament, paving the way for an extra $23.5bn to schools over the next decade
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Government’s school funding plan hangs in the balance
A potential split in the Coalition's ranks threatens to torpedo its $18.6bn school funding plan