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.
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Open schools to for-profit sector, says senator
There is no reason why the profit motive can’t deliver good outcomes for students, parents and taxpayers, says Liberal Democrats senator, David Leyonhjelm.
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How much of a difference are independent public schools really making?
A new report suggests independent public schools are making no real difference in improving student learning outcomes.
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New data spurs calls to save our schools
Funding for private schools has grown at double the rate of government schools, official data from ACARA shows.
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'Pinocchio Pyne' accused of exaggerating school funding increase
Christopher Pyne’s claims of a 40% school funding increase over the last decade have been grossly exaggerated, says a public education advocate group.