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AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos writes about a leaked government report which underlines the urgent need for an overhaul of school funding arrangements.
NSW Young Australian of the Year Jennifer Star writes about the great education she received in a public school and why we should be investing more in them.
A new report shows government funding for private schools has risen at a much faster pace than for public schools.
The Minister for School Education Peter Garrett has announced that the final report of the Gonski funding review will be delivered to the Federal Government this month and released after school returns in 2012.
The private school lobby has proposed a new voucher model of school funding that would see billions stripped from public schools.
An opinion piece published in the Courier Mail by AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos on why we must invest more in public schools.
The Victorian Government is trying to stop teachers lobbying for additional public school funding during next week’s National Day of Action.
Some high profile Australians have offered their support for the campaign for better public education funding and the National Day of Action on November 15.
Parents, teachers and principals are being encouraged to take part in a National Day of Action in support of greater funding for public schools.
Former High Court Judge Justice Michael Kirby has called for a greater investment in public schools saying “a nation is what it teaches in its public schools”.
A new report released today highlights the six key challenges that must be addressed by the expert panel conducting the funding review.
A Sydney Year 12 student writes about the importance of public education and her own experiences at a comprehensive high school.
Funding expert Dr Jim McMorrow explains why creating a resources standard may be the best way to ensure school funding is delivered where it is needed the most.
AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos argues that the Liberal Party should be supporting an overhaul of federal funding arrangements rather than just pushing for more money for private schools.
A report on the Federal Budget reveals that public schools will face a real cut in spending in three years unless there is an overhaul of the current funding arrangements.
Author and former principal Chris Bonnor reviews the latest evidence on the state of education in Australia and suggests what needs to be done to tackle our growing equity gap.
A $200 million boost for the education of students with disabilities is an important win in our campaign.
Those seeking an end to the provision of universal, free public education must not be allowed to prevail, according to Associate Professor Lyndsay Connors and author Jane Caro.
A video message from AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos on the success of the campaign so far.
The AEU is calling for a major overhaul of the way schools are funded in its submission to the funding review.
My School revealed a resources gap between public and private schools that needs to be closed.
The new version of My School will reveal some important information about school finances but not enough to tell the full story.
New research has found the most over-funded private schools in NSW are in some of the wealthiest areas of Sydney.
AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos explains why we cannot afford to keep the Commonwealth’s current school funding system.
Author and former principal Chris Bonnor writes that equality of opportunity in education will only be achieved by increasing the resources in public schools.
The head of the Federal Government’s schools funding review has praised the contribution public school teachers and parents have made so far.
A new poll released today shows Australians overwhelmingly believe public schools are being short-changed by the Federal Government and should get greater funding.
Chris Middendorp questions whether taxpayers should be sinking billions of dollars into private schools.
Victorian teacher Gail Foster reveals the difference a teacher aide makes in the classroom and says more are needed for schools to support students with special needs.
Australia’s worsening performance in a major international test provides clear evidence of the need to provide more resources to public schools, according to AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos.
More resources would mean better assistance for students with learning needs and higher overall student outcomes, says the principal of a major Melbourne public school.
High Court Judge Michael Kirby is a passionate defender of public education and he wants others to get active in support of better funding.
Almost half of all private schools in Australia are getting more money than they are entitled to, according to new research.
Claims in a new report today that cutting class sizes doesn’t lead to better student outcomes are just plain wrong, according to AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos.
Our campaigning efforts are starting to pay off with the Federal Government taking the first steps to address the underfunding of special education.
A new report has revealed for the first time the size of the gap in funding between public and private schools.
Teachers and parents are having to do more to maintain standards in public schools, according to a new survey.
Public education supporters across the country are being urged to make submissions to the Federal Government's funding review.
A new report shows how Australia is spending a higher percentage of taxpayers’ money on private schools than almost any other nation in the world.
The wealthiest private schools in NSW are using taxpayer funding to help build up surpluses of up to $8.4 million, according to their financial statements.
Professor Richard Teese sets out the problems with the education policies of the major parties.
The Labor Party has abandoned its commitment to put in place a new schools funding system before the next election.
Polling conducted for the AEU shows a majority of voters do not support the Coalition’s plan to establish stand alone colleges for students who want to learn a trade.
A column by education reporter Maralyn Parker warning that the Coalition’s plan to cut computers in schools will hurt students in NSW.
AEU research shows private schools would be the winners under an Abbott Government.
A report on the Federal Coalition’s plans to make private school fees tax deductible while at the same time cutting education funding.
A parliamentary inquiry has found that public schools in NSW need more resources to improve the education of children with special needs.
AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos analyses the education commitments already made by the major parties and what they mean for schools.
A report on the Federal Coalition’s plans to make private school fees tax deductible while at the same time cutting education funding.
