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As it attempts to limit vulnerabilities and confront pressing issues, the government is sending some confusing signals to the electorate.
Simon Birmingham met Catholic education representatives on Monday night, receiving such a haranguing that at times it was difficult for him to get a word in.
‘Cage-like’ facilities, segregation, and high numbers of exclusions show the concerning ways schools have responded to challenging behaviours by students with disabilities.
Here’s why Labor’s figure for school funding is too high.
Federal and state government funding to the Catholic sector does not necessarily then flow straight to the school.
Accurate data is needed for how disability funding is being used in schools so that it can be allocated correctly.
The Turnbull government’s schools funding proposal ‘should be embraced by all sides of politics’ provided some adjustments are made, a Grattan Institute submission says.
Here’s what the latest funding proposals mean for schools.
Labor has formally decided to try to thwart the government’s Gonski schools legislation, while the Greens are looking over their shoulder at what their base would think if they opt to back it. Meanwhile…
There are huge challenges in South Africa’s public schools. The question is whether using public-private partnerships is the correct way to address them.
Education experts discuss changes to schools and universities following the federal treasurer’s budget speech.
Schooling expert Dr Glenn Savage answers your questions on recent changes to school funding.
‘Per pupil expenditure’ is where the real story lies.
For the first time, Education Minister Simon Birmingham has proposed a credible plan to deliver needs-based funding.
Tanya Plibersek, shadow minister for education, told reporters recently that Australia is slightly below average when it comes to international funding for our schools. Is that right?
Despite significant reform agendas over the past decade, no real progress in outcomes has been achieved.
We take a closer look at some of the common claims made this year to see if there is any truth to them.
A new proposed deal on school funding delivers the Gonski funding within budget.
A new VET student loan scheme will aim at putting a stop to rorting by dodgy private colleges. Education Minister Simon Birmingham says the new scheme is being built from the ground up.
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