Under-funding of public schools: podcast
In this podcast produced by Kinship Carers Victoria, economist Trevor Cobbold talks us through the economic and structural inequality in our education system, in particular
Parent-teacher-student conferences: PV media comment
A recent article in the Age looks at parent-teacher interviews, in particular how many schools are now including the student in the conversation. Many schools
Joint letter on public school funding
This is the text of a letter sent yesterday to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Federal Education Minister Jason Clare. The signatories represent parents, teachers
NAPLAN results and school funding
This statement from Save Our Schools (SOS) links the recently-released NAPLAN results with the ongoing funding stand-off between state and federal governments. Written by economist
School buildings – PV media comment
ABC Radio Melbourne’s Trevor Chappell discussed the state of Victoria’s public school buildings on his Afternoons program yesterday. Trevor began with the comment that “it’s
Principals ‘more like grant appliers’
The Age reports today on new research that shows the impact of under-funding on public school principals. The article begins: Public school principals’ jobs have
September deadline for school funding reforms
Two recent articles in the Educator provide an update on the progress of negotiations between the federal and state governments on school funding. “States given
“End the stand-off on school funding”: SOS
Save Our Schools (SOS) has called on the Federal Government to fully fund public school in line with the resource standard identified by the Gonski
“Resources delayed are resources denied”: AEU
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare announced today that the Federal and Northern Territory Governments have signed a bilateral agreement, to increase funding for all schools
School uniform review: PV media comment
Parents Victoria has been advocating on behalf of parents for some time about the high cost of school uniforms. We have suggested greater flexibility and
$160 per head graduation: PV media comment
The Age has reported on a a controversy about the cost of a graduation ceremony at a public high school. The article begins: “A public
Senior school pathways – parent webinar
Senior secondary education in Victoria has changed. There are more options than ever for your child in Years 10 to 12. If your child is
Applying for grants
There may be an alternative to traditional fundraisers – your Parent Club or school could apply for a grant. There are many philanthropic and government
PV welcomes School Saving Bonus
Parents Victoria issued a media release yesterday, welcoming the State Budget announcement of a $400 School Saving Bonus for all parents at public schools. Our
PV at For Every Child media event
The For Every Child campaign staged a media event at the State Library on Monday 6 April. They covered the lawns with 1560 miniature schools
Public schools short-changed on disability funding
This article in the Guardian exposes yet another unfair anomaly that sees wealthy private schools receive government disability assistance at far higher rates than public
Student drop-out rate: PV media comment
“Victorian government schools have recorded their highest dropout rate in a decade, reflecting a ‘concerning trend’,” according to a report in today’s Herald-Sun. The article
Parents, it’s time to take action!
Now you know the facts, it is time to take action on school funding, while state and federal governments negotiate their bilateral funding agreements. Need
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