www.forourfuture.org.au Extra Literacy and Numeracy Funding WelcomedAdditional funding for a highly successful Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership has been welcomed but teachers and parents are still saying acting on the Gonski Review’s findings must be the priority.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/404487.html Time for Action on Schools FundingGonski Review panel member Ken Boston says it's time to get on with the job of delivering funding to where it is needed the most.544587.htmlMon, 07 May 2012 09:37:42 +1000 Great Myths of SchoolingUniversity lecturer and mother of three Cathy Sherry has only good things to say about the quality of education public schools deliver.240221.htmlFri, 20 Apr 2012 12:15:52 +1000 Gonski Report Highlights the Need for Urgent ActionThe final report of the Gonski Review makes it clear Australia cannot wait to take action on school funding.649647.htmlMon, 16 Apr 2012 05:08:25 +1000 Gonski Review Supports Greater Public School FundingThe Gonski Review report reveals the urgent need for the reform of school funding arrangements and an investment of at least an extra $3.8 billion a year in public schools, the Australian Education Union said today.http://www.aeufederal.org.au/Media/MediaReleases/2012/2002.pdf Ending Inequality in EducationAEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos writes about a leaked government report which underlines the urgent need for an overhaul of school funding arrangements.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/701323.html The Power of Public EducationNSW 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.http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/no-need-to-blush--public-schooling-can-be-first-step-on-road-to-success-20120105-1pmqe.html Public School Funding Increasing at a Slower RateA new report shows government funding for private schools has risen at a much faster pace than for public schools.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/823231.html Funding Review Report to be Released in Early 2012The 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.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/742142.html Public School Funding Slashed Under Voucher Funding ModelThe private school lobby has proposed a new voucher model of school funding that would see billions stripped from public schools.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/645905.html The Importance of High Quality Public SchoolsAn opinion piece published in the Courier Mail by AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos on why we must invest more in public schools.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/914715.html Victoria Tries to Gag TeachersThe Victorian Government is trying to stop teachers lobbying for additional public school funding during next week’s National Day of Action.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/806323.html Support for Public Education and the National Day of ActionSome high profile Australians have offered their support for the campaign for better public education funding and the National Day of Action on November 15.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/85333.html Day of Action AnnouncedParents, teachers and principals are being encouraged to take part in a National Day of Action in support of greater funding for public schools.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/689746.html Kirby Calls for Funding Review to DeliverFormer 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”.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/681060.html Key Challenges for the Funding ReviewA new report released today highlights the six key challenges that must be addressed by the expert panel conducting the funding review.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/836343.html A Great Public EducationA Sydney Year 12 student writes about the importance of public education and her own experiences at a comprehensive high school.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/426490.html Resource Standard Worth ConsideringFunding 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.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/763165.html Even the Liberal Party Should Support ChangeAEU 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.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/979672.html Budget report shows the need for funding changesA 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.http://www.forourfuture.org.au/636850.html My School, PISA and Australia’s equity gapAuthor 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.http://inside.org.au/equity/ Extra funding for students with disabilitiesA $200 million boost for the education of students with disabilities is an important win in our campaign.http://forourfuture.org.au/937171.html Free public education is a right not a privilegeThose 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.http://forourfuture.org.au/396337.html Campaign UpdateA video message from AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos on the success of the campaign so far.http://forourfuture.org.au/429188.html A better deal for Australia’s public schools.The AEU is calling for a major overhaul of the way schools are funded in its submission to the funding review.http://forourfuture.org.au/791883.html Funding Imbalance ExposedMy School revealed a resources gap between public and private schools that needs to be closed.138049.htmlMon, 16 Apr 2012 05:08:28 +1000 My School FinancesThe new version of My School will reveal some important information about school finances but not enough to tell the full story.279493.htmlTue, 15 Mar 2011 04:28:03 +1000 Private School Funding BonanzaNew research has found the most over-funded private schools in NSW are in some of the wealthiest areas of Sydney.http://forourfuture.org.au/667329.html Why We Need ChangeAEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos explains why we cannot afford to keep the Commonwealth’s current school funding system.http://forourfuture.org.au/29248.html Funding Balance Must ShiftAuthor and former principal Chris Bonnor writes that equality of opportunity in education will only be achieved by increasing the resources in public schools.http://forourfuture.org.au/969602.html Submissions Please Head of Funding ReviewThe head of the Federal Government’s schools funding review has praised the contribution public school teachers and parents have made so far.http://forourfuture.org.au/675971.html Public Demands Greater Investment in Public SchoolsA new poll released today shows Australians overwhelmingly believe public schools are being short-changed by the Federal Government and should get greater funding.http://forourfuture.org.au/86971.html Public Funding of Private Schools - The AgeChris Middendorp questions whether taxpayers should be sinking billions of dollars into private schools.http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/why-should-the-public-fund-private-schools-20110106-19hhn.html Support in the Classroom Makes a DifferenceVictorian 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.http://forourfuture.org.au/778629.html PISA Results Confirm the Need for InvestmentAustralia’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.http://forourfuture.org.au/860325.html Help us to Help Our StudentsMore resources would mean better assistance for students with learning needs and higher overall student outcomes, says the principal of a major Melbourne public school.http://forourfuture.org.au/639496.html Kirby Urges Public Education Supporters to Get ActiveHigh Court Judge Michael Kirby is a passionate defender of public education and he wants others to get active in support of better funding.http://forourfuture.org.au/738123.html Private Schools OverfundedAlmost half of all private schools in Australia are getting more money than they are entitled to, according to new research.http://forourfuture.org.au/259254.html Of Course Smaller Class Sizes Make a DifferenceClaims 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.http://forourfuture.org.au/977537.html Breakthrough on Special EducationOur campaigning efforts are starting to pay off with the Federal Government taking the first steps to address the underfunding of special education.
http://forourfuture.org.au/591579.html Closing the GapsA new report has revealed for the first time the size of the gap in funding between public and private schools.http://forourfuture.org.au/505556.html Schools relying on efforts of teachers and parentsTeachers and parents are having to do more to maintain standards in public schools, according to a new survey.http://forourfuture.org.au/410593.html Funding review campaign activities beginPublic education supporters across the country are being urged to make submissions to the Federal Government's funding review.http://forourfuture.org.au/714352.html School Funding Trails the Rest of the World – The AgeA new report shows how Australia is spending a higher percentage of taxpayers’ money on private schools than almost any other nation in the world.http://www.theage.com.au/national/schools-funding-trails-rest-of-world-20100908-151bw.html Private Schools Stay Quiet on Cash Bonanza – Sydney Morning HeraldThe 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.http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/private-schools-stay-quiet-on-cash-bonanza-20100822-13asx.html Suffer the children left behind – the AgeProfessor Richard Teese sets out the problems with the education policies of the major parties.http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/suffer-the-children-left-behind-20100815-12557.html Labor Delays Changes to School Funds – Sydney Morning HeraldThe Labor Party has abandoned its commitment to put in place a new schools funding system before the next election.http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/labor-delays-changes-to-school-funds-20100804-11fop.html Trade Schools Plan not Backed by Most Voters – The AustralianPolling 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.http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/lib-trade-schools-plan-not-backed-by-most-voters/story-fn59niix-1225899744235 Abbott plan to make NSW public schools suffer – Daily TelegraphA column by education reporter Maralyn Parker warning that the Coalition’s plan to cut computers in schools will hurt students in NSW.http://blogs.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/maralynparker/index.php/dailytelegraph/comments/abbott_will_make_nsw_public_schools_the_biggest_losers/ Funding scheme favours private schools - Adelaide AdvertiserAEU research shows private schools would be the winners under an Abbott Government.http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/funding-scheme-favours-private-schools/story-e6frea8c-1225898177691 Coalition fees tax rebate pits state schools against privateA report on the Federal Coalition’s plans to make private school fees tax deductible while at the same time cutting education funding.http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/coalitions-fees-tax-rebate-pits-state-schools-against-private-20100721-10l9r.html Teachers Overwhelmed By Special NeedsA parliamentary inquiry has found that public schools in NSW need more resources to improve the education of children with special needs.http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/teachers-overwhelmed-by-special-needs-20100720-10jjh.html Education Funding and the 2010 ElectionAEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos analyses the education commitments already made by the major parties and what they mean for schools.http://www.aeufederal.org.au/Publications/2010/Edfunding.pdf Neediest Schools Still Waiting for Money – The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/national/education/neediest-schools-still-waiting-for-money-20100523-w3yy.html?skin=text-only Coalition Plan to Slash $47 Billion – The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/national/coalition-plan-to-slash-47bn-20100519-vf7u.html Business chief back to school – The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/national/education/business-chief-back-to-school-20100430-tzg8.html Private schools will continue to be overfunded, Sydney Morning Heraldhttp://www.smh.com.au/national/education/private-schools-will-continue-to-be-overfunded-20100420-srtw.html Furore over inaccurate schools index – Sun Heraldhttp://www.smh.com.au/national/education/furore-over-inaccurate-schools-index-20100417-slgu.html Sect’s small schools given $2million in federal grants, The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/victoria/sects-small-schools-given-2m-in-federal-grants-20100406-rpem.html Liberal school policy lashed – The Agehttp://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/teachers-rubbish-opposition-policy-20100327-r3sh.html Neediest schools miss out to elites - The Australianhttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/politics/neediest-schools-miss-out-to-elites/story-e6frgczf-1225839338222 Troubled teens: a battle for hearts and money – The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/national/education/troubled-teens-a-battle-for-hearts-and-money-20100309-pvx6.html The Myths of My Schoolhttp://www.aeufederal.org.au/LT/Reid_MySchool.pdf Exclusive Brethren enjoying $1m taxpayer windfall – The Australianhttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/exclusive-brethren-enjoying-1m-taxpayer-windfall/story-e6frg6nf-1225818598020 Brethren schools get $70 million – The Australianhttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/brethren-schools-get-70m-in-funding/story-e6frg8zx-1225818215683 One in four children 'not ready for school' – Adelaide Advertiserhttp://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,26464747-5006301,00.html A debt is owed to public high schools and it's time we paid – Opinion Piece by Justice Michael Kirby – The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/a-debt-is-owed-to-public-high-schools-and-its-time-we-paid-20091203-k8pp.html Australians urged to stand up for public schools – ABChttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/02/2759381.htm Schools linked to Scientology will get $1.6 million – Sydney Morning Heraldhttp://www.smh.com.au/national/schools-linked-to-scientology-will-get-16m-20091201-k3y3.html Programs for troubled youth forgotton in school funding – Opinion Piece by Denise Ryan - National Timeshttp://www.nationaltimes.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/programs-for-troubled-youth-forgotten-in-school-funding-20091124-jhat.html Rudd's concerns no bar to funds for school that uses Hubbard text - Sydney Morning Heraldhttp://www.smh.com.au/national/rudds-concerns-no-bar-to-funds-for-school-that-uses-hubbard-text-20091123-iz8m.html Gillard may give ground on schools report – The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/national/education/gillard-may-give-ground-on-schools-report-20091115-igjs.html Public school student proves anything is possible - Great Lakes Advocatehttp://www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/news/local/news/general/david-proves-anything-is-possible/1674214.aspx More trade training centres for schools - AAPhttp://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/more-trade-training-centres-for-schools-20091105-hz1p.html Doubts about New York’s educational reforms as the desirable or inevitable future - Opinon Piece by Chris Bonnorhttp://inside.org.au/reformed-to-the-hilt/ Teachers who spurn fame the real idol - Opinion Piece by Jane Caro- The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/national/education/teacher-who-spurns-fame-the-real-idol-20091104-hwz8.html PM's computer revolution in need of reboot - Sunday Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/national/pms-computer-revolution-in-need-of-reboot-20091031-hqtn.html VCE dreaming, now for the test - The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/national/education/vce-dreaming-now-for-the-test-20091029-hnp8.html Kids shine under inspired guidance of great teachers - Courier Mailhttp://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,20797,26278534-3102,00.html?from=public_rss Gaps in qualified teachers - Hobart Mercuryhttp://www.themercury.com.au/article/2009/10/27/105925_tasmania-news.html Many teachers unqalified for their subject - The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/national/education/many-teachers-unqualified-for-their-subject-20091026-hgrn.html Principals demand smaller class sizes - Sydney Morning Heraldhttp://www.smh.com.au/national/principals-demand-smaller-class-sizes-20091026-hgv8.html Private school's obscent $35m purchase - news.com.auhttp://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/private-schools-obscene-35m-purchase/story-e6freuy9-1225788836188 Private Schools Cash Boost -The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/national/education/private-schools-cash-boost-20090908-fg0r.html Enrolments cash doesn't add up - Sydney Morning Heraldhttp://www.smh.com.au/news/national/enrolments-cash-doesnt-add-up/2009/08/24/1251001858070.html Private school funding to be reviewed - The Agehttp://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/private-school-funding-to-be-reviewed-20090824-evyn.html Education union slams voucher system-AAPhttp://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/education-union-slams-voucher-system-20090720-dq70.html Education is no place for a free market – Opinion piece by Chris Bonnor - The Agehttp://www.theage.com.au/opinion/education-is-no-place-for-a-free-market-20090331-9i8l.html?page=-1 One in five teachers doesn't feel prepared - The Canberra Timeshttp://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/national/national/general/one-in-five-teachers-doesnt-feel-prepared/1444496.aspx School spending to boost productivity-The Age Newspaperhttp://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/school-spending-to-boost-productivity-20090203-7wmy.html Students face teacher shortages:union - The Age Newspaperhttp://www.theage.com.au/national/students-face-teacher-shortages-union-20090201-7umo.html Computer boost for schools-Hobart Mercuryhttp://www.themercury.com.au/article/2009/01/28/52125_tasmania-news.html Coalition fees tax rebate pits state schools against privateA report on the Federal Coalition’s plans to make private school fees tax deductible while at the same time cutting education funding.http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/coalitions-fees-tax-rebate-pits-state-schools-against-private-20100721-10l9r.html