OPINION: The education system seems unable to turn new reform and funding inputs into better outcomes for school students. Where does it fall down?
: Australia’s school systems are failing on the twin goals of educational excellence and equity.
What’s routinely lacking is a clearly defined and tangible link between a policy initiative and a desired outcome. Of course, any school system’s journey to improve education outcomes ultimately drills down to ensuring the teacher workforce has the size and skill to deliver effectively. Only a more flexible, modern approach to the teacher workforce will overcome the decades-long shortages in maths and science teachers.
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