Resource type: Opinion

Opinion

The NAPLAN fine print we missed: the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students is growing

Last week’s NAPLAN results landed with their usual media splash. There were headlines worrying about the significant proportions of students below certain benchmarks and specific questions about maths results for…
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Australia’s childcare system is full of ‘churn’ – this isn’t good for quality or safety

Reports of shocking abuse and neglect in our early childhood system mean many Australians are questioning whether they can trust childcare centres. In our new report, we look at some…
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What boom in international students? The total number living in Australia is lower than before the pandemic

International students have become a flashpoint in immigration and education debates in recent years.
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School bullying review – why the whole school needs to be involved

There’s a new ‘rapid review’ into school bullying. Research shows we need to involve the whole school to stop it.
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Labor guarantees 3 days of childcare & 160 new centres. What does this mean for families?

Education policy leaders from VU's Mitchell Institute provide their analysis of the new childcare package.
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The Productivity Commission wants all Australian kids to get 3 days a week of childcare

The Federal Government's report into the childcare system has just been released.
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How Australia could introduce a cap on international students & protect uni funding

Australia could introduce a cap on international students and protect uni funding. Our formula shows how.
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How is ‘Gonski-style’ needs-based funding going to work for universities?

Mitchell Institute researchers analyse a Federal Government consultation paper on needs-based funding for universities.
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International student caps are creating a huge headache for universities. But they could have an impact beyond elite campuses

The introduction of caps has the potential to have the most significant impact on Australia’s tertiary education system in decades.
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Universities Accord: ‘Gonski-style’ funding is on the table for higher ed

This will see some universities gain more than others.
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5 questions your child’s school should be able to answer about bullying

Associate Professors Nina Van Dyke and Fiona McDonald write for The Conversation about what schools should do to prevent and respond to bullying.
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Migration changes will slow growth of international students, not stop it

We are hurtling towards a million international students in Australia.
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