My Education Website Poor Alternative to Pathway Planners
Students, parents and educators were shocked when the Government axed the highly effective pathway planners in 2014.
May
2016
26
Schools
May
2016
4
Federal Budget Education Fail
The Federal Budget handed down last night completely fails to deliver the crucial years 5 and 6 of Gonski for Tasmanian schools.
Mar
2016
31
Premier Must Stand Up for Schools at COAG
Prime Minister Turnbull's attack on our public education funding would be crippling for Tasmania. Premier Hodgman needs to defend our schools staunchly at COAG.
Mar
2016
9
Liberal Policy Shouldn’t Undermine Education Further
The announcement that the government will raise leaving requirement of students to Year 12 or a Certificate Three presents the ultimate test.
Feb
2016
28
More State Support for Safe Schools Needed
Minister Rockliff and the state government should send Prime Minister Turnbull a strong message, by increasing support for the Safe Schools program.
Dec
2015
23
Transparency on Education Secretary’s Appointment Crucial
The government needs to be completely open about the appointment of the new Secretary of the Department of Education.
Nov
2015
17
Children’s Commissioner Questions School Discrimination
Tasmania's Commissioner for Children has expressed concern about allowing religious schools to discriminate against students of different backgrounds.
Apr
2015
8
Anti-Discrimination & Schools
The government's intention to allow religious schools to discriminate against non-religious children is inconsistent with discrimination laws and human rights.
Mar
2015
19
Anti Discrimination Act School Amendments Concerns
If religious schools use Mr Rockliff's blanket exemption to discriminate on religious grounds they should hand back every single dollar of government funding.
Feb
2015
5
School Year Begins in Confusion
Education Minister Jeremy Rockliff is in denial about the concerns held by parents and teachers over his cuts to Tasmania’s public education system.