PM to throw down Gonski gauntlet
The Federal Government is expected to unveil fundamental changes to school funding, locking horns with the states and unions.
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Global report questions impact of school funding
A new global education report says there is no simple relationship between school funding and student outcomes.
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Doubts cast on PM’s school funding plan
The PM’s school funding plan has been called into question on the eve of a national education ministers’ council.
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Axing public school funding ‘still on the agenda’
Public education advocates have accused the Federal Government of misleading the public with its claims that it remains committed to funding public schools.
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Who’s got it right on private-public school funding?
The private-public school funding debate can be divisive at the best of times, but just how accurate is some of the data being presented?
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Govt could ‘easily’ fund Gonski
Full implementation of the Gonski model could be easily financed by a potential savings pool of $34bn, says a major public school advocate.
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Computer-based tech in schools not paying off, report shows
A recent OECD report shows high expectations over the use of technology in schools have failed to improve student performance – but why?
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New school rules ‘a farce’, says union
The Australian Education Union (AEU) has slammed new rules laid down to private schools.
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Independent schools hit back at sceptics with research findings
The leading independent schools association has released new research to hit back at sceptics
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‘Flexibility means better outcomes’: Independent Public School principal
Warren Smith, acting principal at Ocean Reef Senior High School explains why IPS schools have more control over meeting the needs of students.