'The federal Coalition’s school funding fix is a good deal for Catholic and independent schools. It’s a bad deal for the rest of us.' Analysis by peter j goss grattan.edu.au/news/three-cha… #auspol #education

To those claiming Catholic schools educate almost as many poor kids as public schools, here are the figures (via Ken Boston) Independent schools enrol 5% of kids from below average ICSEA, Catholic schools 11% and public 52%. ICSEA: Index of Community & Socio-Educational Advantage

Excellent ✍️ from Jane Caro “There is simply no economic, ethical or educational justification for spending $4.6 billion on the kids who are overwhelmingly from better-off households in already well-resourced schools” #FairGo #PublicSchools #auspol thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/…

An update:

Should mathematics be compulsory in years 11 and 12 for Students entering education? #qanda

Why do we continue with the illusion that parents have a “choice” in public education? #qanda QandA

How much of your personal money do you spend on your classroom? #teachers #classrooms #funding

Not all students need the same thing to succeed. It’s about equity. QandA #qanda

'A national calamity': Australia 2nd most unequal education system in the world – report | The Educator Australia. Apparently paying attention to evidence like this is ‘lightweight & divisive’. theeducatoronline.com/au/breaking-ne…

Critical thinking is the pedagogy needed to develop literate and numerate students.

- taking pictures of slides - videoing teacher modelling - calendars that save paper - sharing notes quickly to those who miss a lesson & so much more. Encourage kids to use them productively, they’ll rise to the challenge. Don’t believe in them? You’re in the wrong job.

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Can you buy the appliances used on #MasterChefAU after the show is over? Asking for a friend...

#drunkandinanursinghome #hybpa

I interviewed four senior members of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement who Beijing have labeled HK’s “Gang of Four.” They told me this latest propaganda effort just proves China doesn’t get that this is a leaderless mvt mobilising anonymously online on.ft.com/2zhjurX

In honor of our nomination for the National Book Awards, it would bring me great joy to give a class set (15 copies) of WHEN STARS ARE SCATTERED to an educator. R/T and follow to enter. I'll also donate $100 to RefugeeStrong.org in your school's name. Ends 9/23, US only.

Schools and equity: helping disadvantaged students catch-up after lockdowns - Grattan Institute grattan.edu.au/events/schools… via @grattaninst

Wondering if Dan Andrews and @danielsdonutsaustralia are considering a partnership

I’m after a favour #edutwitter. One of the children in Y3 at school had the amazing idea to create a badge to not only celebrate those vaccinated but also raise funds for the NHS. She’s planned it like a mini business. Please retweet and spread the word. maidstone-magazine.co.uk/buy-7-year-old…