Why are Australian students shunning education degrees?
High school grads continue to turn away from teaching degrees in big numbers, new data shows
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Greens move to axe public school funding cap
The move aims to place the 20% ceiling on the Commonwealth share of public school funding with a 25% floor
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Damning OECD report amplifies calls to boost public school funding
Fully funded public schools can help Australia achieve a world-class education system, say experts
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Study reveals how much money teachers spend on classroom supplies
Despite the cost of living crisis, many Aussie teachers are spending their own money to make sure kids don't miss out on vital education activities
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Victorian government announces free teaching degrees
Scholarships will cover the cost of secondary teaching degrees to help boost the state's school workforce
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‘Breaking point’: Teacher anger over staff shortages reaches steps of parliament
The protest comes as advertised vacancies in Victoria's public schools reach unprecedented levels
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South Australian teachers walk off the job over pay, working conditions
More than 300 schools across the state will be impacted by the strike
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Fully funding public schools would boost Aussie economy by up to $24bn – report
The report's authors say the funding must be "seen as a long-run investment"
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Queensland launches campaign for state school funding
"The needs of our children are growing but the funding from governments hasn't kept up," says AEU
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Relief as Victorian government reverses course on visiting teacher job cuts
"This is an important win," says AEU Victorian Branch president