Education Council has agreed to provide $50 million to fund a national evidence institute to undertake important educational research and to appoint its inaugural director. Council also agreed the terms of reference for a review into the Australian Curriculum.
The national evidence institute was a key recommendation of David Gonski’s Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools that was commissioned by the Coalition Government to improve educational outcomes.
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Professor Chris Davison, Adrian Piccoli and Pasi Sahlberg from the UNSW Sydney Gonski Institute for Education presented their thoughts and recommendations on the recently released Gonski 2.0, during a forum at UNSW on 29 May 2018.
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‘Gonski 2.0’ report calls for personalised learning plans
The release of a grand plan to improve student achievement and school performance offers a wide-ranging blueprint that includes more individualised learning plans.
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VIDEO: David Gonski on Life and Leadership
David Gonski sees his leadership strength as an ability to bring people together.
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Grattan Institute’s funding plan sparks further debate
A new report from the Grattan Institute aims to offer a way forward for education funding reforms, but not everyone agrees on its merits.
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