Schools Andrews must make bold moves to address teacher shortage crisis 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 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 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 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 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 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 Preschools need secure funding, not a punitive reform agenda from our federal government.
Schools We all deserve better 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 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! 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Schools It’s about time! With government failing to make an offer that addresses the key problem of excessive workloads – despite the extraordinary dedication shown by members throughout the pandemic – it is time to ramp up our campaign for a better deal.
Schools Another one joins the conga line The federal education minister can carry on all he likes about the end of the funding wars, but his government’s actions are having the opposite effect – entrenching division and inequality.
For everyone Federal budget fails public education yet again When it comes to supporting public education, the Morrison government’s track record is woeful. The latest federal budget did little to change that, despite a major win for preschools.
For everyone From your president: Determination amid disruption AEU members have again demonstrated their professionalism and dedication in yet another disrupted term for public education settings.