Tag: Public Schools
Parents urged to register for super schools
The South Australian Government says parents should register their interest in its so-called super schools now, so their children do not miss out.[MORE]
School closures, mergers announced
The South Australian Government says population changes are behind a plan to close two schools and merge others.[MORE]
Critics come to the aid of the (education) revolution
Why has Julia Gillard, with her apparent commitment to evidence-based policy, adopted Joel Klein as a guru and NYC as a model?[MORE]
Environmentally friendly vehicles on show
Some of Australia's most environmentally friendly vehicles will be tested in the central Victorian town of Maryborough this weekend.[MORE]
Education Union brands school funding plan corrupt
The Australian Education Union has described the proposed system for funding schools for the next four years as corrupt.[MORE]
Teachers vow to delay school year
Public school teachers across NSW have voted to strike for the first two days of the 2009 school year.[MORE]
NT teachers pay dispute comes to an end
After more than 15 months of negotiations, the NT's Education Union has agreed to accept the NT Government's pay offer.[MORE]
Wage dispute: NSW teachers continue fight
Thousands of state school and TAFE teachers across New South Wales have walked off the job for two hours.[MORE]
Use SMS to alert parents to stranger danger: Roberts
The State Opposition says the Education Department should consider implementing school-based SMS alert systems following a sex attack against two young students in Perth.[MORE]
P and C still hoping for school closure rethink
The P and C Association of a small Pioneer Valley school says it is hopeful the Queensland Education Minister will reverse a decision to close the school.[MORE]
Students moved after school fire
The Principal of the Munno Para Primary School says an arson attack at the school last night has caused classes to be moved because of severe smoke damage.[MORE]
Computers in schools plan unaffordable: Constable
Western Australia's Minister for Education, Liz Constable, says her state can not afford to implement the Federal Government's computers in schools plan.[MORE]
Govt on track to upgrade all state schools
Education Minister Bronwyn Pike says most public schools will be renovated or rebuilt by 2017.[MORE]
Govt under fire over student transport scheme changes
The Illawarra and South East Regional Council of Parents and Citizens says New South Wales Government reforms to the student transport scheme are not a sincere attempt to rein in spending.[MORE]
Schools need urgent upgrades: report
A new Auditor General's report tabled in State Parliament says most of Victoria's school buildings need to be urgently upgraded.[MORE]
Health scare for school kids after medicine overdose
The Tasmanian Education Department has offered counselling to parents and students of Woodbridge School after three grade six girls overdosed on prescription medication at an athletics carnival last week. [MORE]
Principal cleared over controversial artist's visit
Principal cleared of wrongdoing after letting Bill Henson scout for talent in her school.[MORE]
School refurbishment won't be delayed: Lenders
Victorian Treasurer John Lenders is assuring Victorian schools it will continue its refurbishment program, despite tough economic times.[MORE]
Gillard applauds Tas schools for releasing performance data
Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has congratulated Tasmania for being the first place in the country to release data ranking individual schools' performance.[MORE]
Teachers urged to head back to negotiating table
The Northern Territory Education Minister has described the decision by the Industrial Relations Commission to allow teachers the right to strike as disappointing.[MORE]
Orchestra tour tunes goldfields' students to classical music
The Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) is touring the goldfields to stimulate primary and secondary school children's interest in classical music.[MORE]
'Unlicensed' teacher allowed back into classroom
A Goldfields teacher who was sent home yesterday because she had not renewed her teaching licence has been allowed back in the classroom.[MORE]
Teachers protest transfer denial
About 150 teachers have rallied outside New South Wales Parliament in support of a teacher who has been denied a transfer under the state's new school staffing policy.[MORE]
QTU 'disappointed' about private school funding shift
The Qld Teachers Union says it is disappointed about a needs-based funding shift for the private school sector.[MORE]
Rural schools failing: report
The New South Wales Auditor-General says efforts to improve literacy and numeracy standards in the state are failing students in regional areas.[MORE]
