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The election choice on schools
This election is an opportunity to vote for a better education for every child in public schools. For the first time, agreements have been struck between the Albanese Government and the states and territories that put public schools on the path to full funding.
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The election choice on schools
This election is an opportunity to vote for a better education for every child in public schools. For the first time, agreements have been struck between the Albanese Government and the states and territories that put public schools on the path to full funding.
A light at the end
Public schools are on the path to full funding! After years of campaigning, real SRS funding is within reach. The election will decide our schools' future. #FairFunding
UNITED STAND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING
This week we made history. On the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra we were joined by State Education Ministers from Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory, as well as Public Education Association leaders, public school principals, teachers, parents and students, all coming together to fight for full funding of public schools.
NAPLAN RESULTS REVEAL EFFECTS OF DECADE-LONG DELAYS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING
The 2024 NAPLAN results have delivered a damning indictment on the failure of governments to fully fund public schools and show, once again, the urgency of the Albanese Government delivering on their pre-election promise for public schools to be funded at 100% of the Schooling Resource Standard.
We're asking the Prime Minister to show he still cares about public schools. You can watch and share our video calling on Anthony Albanese to fully fund public schools here.
RESOURCES DELAYED ARE RESOURCES DENIED
Last week a significant $768 million funding deal was struck between the Albanese Government and the Northern Territory. But we still need the Federal Government to step up for the other states and fulfil their promise to provide full funding to public schools by increasing their contribution from 22.5% to 25%, rather than pressuring states to sign a deal which falls short.
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THE URGENT NEED FOR FULL FUNDING OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The urgent need for the full funding of public schools is demonstrated in new research that reveals acute teacher shortages, unsustainable workloads and alarming declines in student wellbeing and engagement that schools do not have the resources to fully address.
We’ve covered thousands of kilometres, for every child. 🚐
What a whirlwind this month has been!
Throughout May we took the For Every Child van on a tour of South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland - speaking to teachers, support staff, principals, students and parents about the impact that full funding could have on their schools, their lives and their communities.
TELL US WHY YOU ARE #PROUDTOBEPUBLIC
The 23rd of May is Public Education Day and we want to celebrate Australia’s incredible public schools as we call on the Albanese Government to fully fund public education by delivering a minimum of with 100% of the Schooling Resource Standard (SRS).
FEDERAL BUDGET FAILS TO DELIVER FULL FUNDING
By now you’ve heard about the Federal Government’s latest Budget announcements, and like us, you’re probably deeply disappointed that full funding for public schools was not delivered.
WEEK OF ACTION: 12th - 15th March
We’re turning up the pressure on PM Albanese! Join our week of action to tell the Prime Minister to fully fund public schools.
A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERY CHILD
By signing up, you join thousands of Australians in letting the government know we demand a better education for generations to come. The more supporters we have, the more chance we have of achieving our goal.
Together, let us join forces and create a nation where every child has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.