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Curriculum approach is classic Gillard
Lack of consultation and inadequate time to prepare for changes symptomatic of education minister out of touch with how schools operate.
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More league tables signal a new low
Unions nationwide committed to non-cooperation with NAPLAN if government refuses to act.
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Angry TAFE teachers stand up for their rights
Town Hall strike meeting calls on State Government to negotiate for an overdue fair settlement.
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Primary Activists Conference
Funding available to attend gathering that will develop strategies for campaign on staffing, conditions and release time.
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February 2004

The President Writes

Public schools � democracy at work
Prime Minister John Howard is wrong. The values of public education are its strength and the basis of our public education campaign. The collective gasp of anger and shock about his deliberately damaging and divisive attack on our public schools (and this union) is the sound of a constituency fired.

Salaries

IRC awards 5.5 per cent interim increase
Despite opposition from the State Government, claiming detriment to the economy, a full bench of the Industrial Relations Commission has delivered a 5.5 per cent interim pay increase to NSW teachers.

Federal election

Public Education: It is our future
In an attempt to divert attention from his government�s indefensible funding policies, and no doubt in anticipation of the Australian Education Union and Federation�s federal election campaign, the Prime Minister has sought to open a new front to attack public education.

TAFE

Students refused access
PHIL BRADLEY reports on the campaign against increased TAFE fees.

Carr Government

State Budget critical to campaigns
The State Budget due in May 2004 will be a critical event in both the salaries campaign and the TAFE fees campaign, writes MAREE O'HALLORAN.

DET

What now for restructured school support?
Further cuts to administrative and other support that are still to be felt in schools and colleges, writes DAVID FERGUSON.

Public education

Vinson receives merit for contribution
Professor Tony Vinson is among the recipients of the State Government�s inaugural award for meritorious service to public education.

Trade Union Training

Conference for beginning teachers

DET

TL log of claims lodged
Federation has presented its log of claims on behalf of teacher-librarians to the Department of Education and Training (DET).

Staffing

New formula for primary executive release
Following consideration of a proposal by the Department of Education and Training to change the formula for the allocation of executive release to primary schools, Federation has written to the DET seeking confirmation of its immediate implementation.

DET

PPTW strike salary deductions under investigation
Recent strike salary deductions for permanent part time work (PPTW) members are being investigated by Federation.

Staffing

Mobility scheme sees principals on the move
Principals appointed on lateral transfer have begun taking up their positions.

DET

Professional development funds delayed
The DET has been delayed in transferring millions of dollars worth of professional development funding into school bank accounts.

Public education

Don�t tolerate inadequate funding
Federation continues to receive reports from schools experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the inadequate level of government funding.

Equity issues

Put your neck out for Aboriginal education
JOHN LESTER has issued a challenge over commitment to Aboriginal education.

Equity issues

Claudia Karvan to speak on asylum issues
Actor Claudia Karvan and Howard Glenn from A Just Australia will be guest speakers at a forum on March 12.

Public education

View values at PM�s old public school
A documentary series focussing on Canterbury Boys High School has begun airing on ABC-TV.

Event

Shift in the show to local themes
The 2004 ARTEXPRESS exhibition at the NSW Art Gallery until March 21 reflects a shift in thinking by HSC students.

Public sector

Government tries to hoodwink public on train chaos
The Carr Government is trying to introduce a reduced service train timetable and fool the public into believing it�s the fault of rail unionists, according to the NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union.

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