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This week’s top story: The Federal Government has launched an online calculator to enable parents and schools to assess the impact of planned funding changes. The Online Estimator will allow parents, families and schools to see how they will benefit from the new Gonski 2.0 funding reforms. Read more here.
In other news: On Tuesday night, Federal Treasurer, Scott Morrison, unveiled the long awaited 2017 Federal Budget, vowing greater “fairness, security and opportunity” for Australia's economy. Speaking before Federal Parliament, Morrison outlined a plan to invest in infrastructure, small business, training and education, including an $18.6bn funding boost to schools. Read more here.
Finally: A new report warns that Australia risks a downward spiral in school achievement unless it learns from other high-performing education systems and gives primary teachers more specialist knowledge and teaching skills. Read more here.