Schools PISA insights show urgent need for better schools funding 15 Jul 2024 The latest PISA data clearly shows why genuine needs-based funding for schools is required urgently.
Schools Reality bites: the serious impact of workforce shortages 21 Apr 2024 AEU leadership and principals are speaking out on the devastating impact of workforce shortages, staff burnout, and a lack of funding in our public schools.
For everyone From your president: Creating real change 4 Oct 2023 Conservative commentators love to argue that “funding isn’t everything”, but everyone who works in public education knows the link between the challenges they face and a long-standing lack of resources.
Early Childhood Preschool Funding Now! campaign update 20 Jul 2023 The latest federal budget again missed the opportunity to expand Commonwealth provision of two years of kindergarten for all Australian children.
Schools Andrews must make bold moves to address teacher shortage crisis 20 Sep 2022 With 90% of AEU principals reporting concern that they will not have enough teachers for the beginning of the 2023 school year, government action over the next four months will be crucial.
For everyone A new dawn for public education 7 Jul 2022 After almost a decade of neglect and disregard for public education by consecutive Coalition governments, the AEU and its allies are calling for Labor to make good on its promise of creating a fairer Australia – starting with education.
Early Childhood Funding three-year-old kinder is non-negotiable 5 Apr 2022 The case for funding two years of early years education is clear – so why does our federal government refuse to invest in our youngest learners?
TAFE & Adult Provision Protecting our precious NDIS 5 Apr 2022 Since coming into power, the Morrison government has sought numerous reforms to undermine the principles of choice and control upon which the hard-won NDIS was built.
For everyone Australia deserves better 5 Apr 2022 The Morrison government has shown nothing but contempt for Australian workers and for public education, choosing to ignore the obvious link between a lack of funding and the unnacceptable rise in inequality.
For everyone Schools funding: why money does matter 5 Apr 2022 Since the 2012 Gonski Report revealed the deep inequity in Australia’s schools funding system, the gap in educational outcomes has only gone backwards under the Liberals, writes research officer KIRSTEN SADLER.
Early Childhood Resisting punitive ‘reforms’ in early childhood 15 Dec 2021 Preschools need secure funding, not a punitive reform agenda from our federal government.
Schools We all deserve better 15 Dec 2021 Since being elected in 2013, successive Coalition governments have denied public school students the resources they need. Instead, they have acted to reinforce privilege, knowing it serves to reinforce their power.
TAFE & Adult Provision Positive reforms need funding 15 Dec 2021 The Andrews government is changing the departmental structures overseeing vocational education, following its review into the sector, which recommended a more collaborative structure for TAFEs.
For everyone From your president: What a year, with another big one ahead! 15 Dec 2021 This year, AEU members once again dug deep and showed a level of resilience, dedication and resourcefulness to be admired.
Schools Tudge’s failure on teacher review 15 Sep 2021 Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge’s new teacher review demonstrates the continued failure of the Morrison government to deliver the funding and resources that would make the real difference to student performance.
For everyone Trust in the professionals 14 Sep 2021 What we need is the time and space to do the work we are qualified and trained to do; to be given the professional trust to educate our students, without constant interference.
For everyone Elitism and education: Bri Lee on inequality in Australia’s education system 13 Sep 2021 In her latest book, critically acclaimed author Bri Lee takes a close look at Australia’s education system and finds that far from encouraging equality, current arrangements are deepening social divisions.
Schools Schools funding wars not over yet 13 Sep 2021 Despite the urgent need for COVID safety measures, Scott Morrison has continued to ignore the needs of public schools while announcing copious slush funds for Australia’s private schools.
TAFE & Adult Provision Calls to secure TAFE funding to rebuild the economy 13 Sep 2021 Members send a message to politicians that now, more than ever, investing in TAFE means investing in a positive future for us all.
Early Childhood The push to secure two years of kinder ramps up 13 Sep 2021 Lockdowns will not distract us from holding the Morrison government to account for continuing to fail our youngest Australians, with the AEU leading the charge to secure funding for two years of preschool for every child.