Australia should launch a $1 billion, six-month tutoring blitz to help one million disadvantaged school students recover learning lost during the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a new Grattan Institute report. Read more
TAS suspends mid-year reporting for Prep to Year 10
Due to disruption caused by COVID-19, the Commonwealth Government has advised that there will be flexibility for 2020 Mid-year reporting. In response, the Tasmanian Government has removed the requirement to report A-E ratings.
It is normally a requirement for Commonwealth funding that schools report twice a year providing A-E ratings. Read more
Grattan Institute calls for new roles for top teachers
A new Grattan Institute report is calling for new roles for Australia’s top teachers to help transform Australian schools and assist students to gain an additional 18 months of learning by the time they turn 15.
New report sparks #ThankYourTeacher campaign
With up to 71 per cent of teachers feeling underappreciated in the classroom, according to the results of one of Australia’s largest teacher surveys, the #ThankYourTeacher campaign aims to recognise their wonderful contribution to society.
AITSL report: Diversity the key to improved performance
A new evidence summary released by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) highlights the benefits of diversity in the school leadership workforce.
Is higher pay key to boosting teacher quality?
Australia’s top teachers should earn higher wages and top school-leavers receive yearly scholarships to study teaching, according to a new Grattan Institute report that examines ways to boost teacher quality and student performance.