Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
The Federal Government has announced it will continue its capital funding program for non-government schools, with Parliamentary Secretary for School Education Jacinta Collins outlining a $134 million Capital Grants Program.
Queensland tables TAFE reform
The Queensland Government has tabled legislation before Parliament that will see TAFE Queensland established as a new independent statutory body.
Victoria announces new TAFE chair appointments
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of chairs of the state’s 14 TAFE institute boards following the unceremonious sacking of seven chairs in late March.
$30 million to revitalise Newcastle Uni
The Federal Government has announced Newcastle University and Newcastle’s Civic Precinct will undergo a ‘major transformation’ following a $30 million funding injection.
Government unveils funding program
The Federal Government has unveiled its new school education funding program, saying it will ensure the ‘proper resourcing’ of the sector for generations to come.
SA announces changes to education department
The South Australian Government has announced reforms to the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) that it says will improve the ways in which children are educated for, cared for and protected.
Evaluation the way to go finds OECD
More and more countries are measuring the performance of teachers and schools as a key plank in education reform, a new report from the Organization for Economic Co-Development has concluded.
Government names SA ILNNP funding
The Federal Government has released a list of 233 South Australian schools that have been chosen to receive extra funding under the Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership (ILNNP).
Government pledges funding increase
Federal Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett, has stated unequivocally that all schools in Australia will see an increase of funding next year.
Schools crucial in determining TER score
Whether or not a school is single sex, its sector and its focus on academic achievement are just some of the main factors in determining a student’s tertiary entrance ranking, a new report conducted by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has found.
Government to form new performance institute
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish the Australian School Performance Institute (ASPI), which will be tasked with collating school performance data and helping develop a system to improve overall results.
Queensland announces new teacher quality plan
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has unveiled a new $535 million ‘ground-breaking plan’ aimed at improving teacher quality and student outcomes.
NSW Premier Awards nominations open
The New South Wales Government has announced nominations for the 2013 Premier’s Award for Individual Excellence and Achievement are now open.
Government announces ECD workforce census
The Federal Government has announced that it will conduct a second Early Childhood Education and Care National Workforce Census between May and July this year.
Kids doing better and better finds report
Australian five-year olds are developing significantly better than they were three years ago across a range of key indicators, according to a new report released by the Australian Early Development Index (AEDI).
Work begins on new SA training centre
The South Australian Government has announced construction on the new Mining and Engineering Centre at TAFE SA Regency Park campus has begun.
$15 million for WA literacy and numeracy fund
The Federal Government has announced that selected Western Australian schools will participate in the new Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership (ILNNP).
TAFE inquiry launched
The role of TAFE in the development of skills, opportunities and employment prospects for those undertaking training is set to be examined following the announcement of a Parliamentary inquiry into the sector.
Tasmania announces Asia Education Strategy
The Tasmanian Government has announced it is developing an Asia Education Strategy in a bid to ‘take advantage’ of the opportunities presented in the Asian Century.
Universities welcome Cabinet responsibility reshuffle
Universities Australia has welcomed the decision by Prime Minister Julia Gillard to link higher education, science and research with trade, competiveness, industry and innovation.
Skribis to head up Monash research agenda
Monash University has announced the appointment of international respected sociologist Professor Zlatko Skribis to lead the university’s research training agenda, which includes a revamped PhD program.