Resource type: Opinion

Opinion

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.
Opinion

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.
Opinion

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.
Opinion

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.
Opinion

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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The Productivity Commission recommends 3 days of early learning & care a week

Mitchell Institute researchers give their views on the Productivity Commission's interim report into early childhood education and care.
Opinion

Gonski schools model will boost uni funding, skills

Australian Financial Review op-ed: Disadvantage doesn't stop when kids leave high school.
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Gonski for universities: what if we funded higher education like schools?

Mitchell Institute researchers say Australia should fund unis like schools.
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