An article in the Age today reports on a Coalition election pledge to check all school starters for autism and ADHD. According to the article: All Victorian children will be observed in their first year of schooling for signs of autism or ADHD to fast track early interventions, if the Coalition wins November’s state election.
The Age has published an article with comments by Victorian Institute of Teaching head Martin Fletcher, suggesting that more information about registered teachers could be made available the the public. Mr Fletcher compared the level of information available about teachers to another area where registration is required – the medical profession: “If you go to
The Herald-Sun published an article today about a rise in student absences from school in Victoria. According to the article: Victorian students are missing more than seven million days of classes each year because parents take their kids on family holidays during term or choose to keep them home without school approval… In 2024, public
The Herald-Sun has reported recently on inequities in the Federal funding of disability assistance in schools. The report was triggered by an undertaking by the Federal government to “claw back $472m from school disability funding amid claims wealthy private schools are exploiting loopholes.” According to the article, “… educators warn the compliance blitz is a
The Age reports today on comments by leading international education expert Geoff Masters, regarding school grading. According to the article: The As Bs and Cs traditionally used to grade children’s work should be swept away and replaced with measurements that show what they have really learned since starting school, says Geoff Masters, a member of
This media release gives Parents Victoria’s view on yesterday’s State Budget. Victoria’s public schools – on the slow track? Victoria’s peak body for public schools has welcomed elements of today’s State Budget, while warning that many government schools will continue to face significant pressure. “This budget is framed around making life easier, safer and more