A panel of experts will tackle the teacher shortage crisis at the university level after the Federal Government announced a review into initial teacher education. In an effort to address the teacher shortage and the plummeting numbers of teaching graduates, ...
More »Vox pop: Should students participate in climate strikes on school days?
Education Review took to the streets of Sydney on the day of the Climate Strike 4 Action to ask people what they thought of students taking time off to attend the strike. Most of those interviewed supported striking during school hours. ...
More »Birmingham’s achievements and failures: a retrospective
He was in charge of grading, but now, the public has the scorecard. With Simon Birmingham's departure from the Education Ministership, it's possible to weigh up his tenure. For schools, will he get a Band One on some initiatives, and a Band ...
More »Put politics aside, says dean
“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” is how Charles Sturt University’s executive dean of education describes the federal government’s plans to better fund schools. But professor Toni Downes was disappointed by proposed cuts to higher education. Downes has urged state governments to put ...
More »Gillard unveils Gonski funding details
Government plans to spend $9271 for every primary student, $12,193 for high school students. Prime minister Julia Gillard has finally revealed the government’s plan to overhaul education, announcing that Australian schools will receive a $14.5 billion boost in funding over ...
More »Garrett joins push for Gonski changes
The Federal government is increasing the pressure on state and territory governments to move on school funding. Federal Education minister Peter Garrett joined a protest at the Sydney office of NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell to demand the state government adopt ...
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