| The President Writes |
Challenging the world order
Newly elected President of Education International, Thulas Nxesi of South Africa said “We have truly analysed the world; the point now is to change it.” In Thulas’ words: “We dare not fail”. |
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| Professional issues |
DET trying to pass the buck on OH&S
Two documents reveal the truth about the new DET culture, writes JENNIFER LEETE. |
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| Professional issues |
Government moves to gag the profession
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| Funding |
Private school furore over Constitutional challenge
The mere threat of a constitutional challenge to government funding of private schools has caused a furore among supporters of private schools. |
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| Funding |
Equity programs saved
The State Government has back-flipped on its decision to cut the Priority Action Schools Program (PASP) and the Priority Schools Funding Program (PSFP), following strong campaigning from the public education community. |
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| State Government |
Funding to support special classes increased
A sustained campaign to achieve improvements in staffing levels for special education classes has led the Government to announce an additional $15.6 million will be allocated. |
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| Finance |
Superannuation is lifetime salary
All teachers need to be thinking about improving their superannuation lot. |
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| Funding |
DET party to federal voucher scheme
NSW DET is planning how to implement the Federal Government’s politically-motivated tutorial vouchers scheme, writes SALLY EDSALL. |
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| Working conditions |
Union to pursue increased paid maternity leave
Federation is to pursue improvements to maternity leave including an extension of current entitlements from nine weeks to 16 weeks on full pay. |
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| TAFE |
What is the role of a head teacher?
For more than a year, Federation has been attempting to update the TAFE Promotions Positions agreement. |
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| Event |
Teachers band together to make change
Newly-elected Education International President Thulas Nxesi issued a challenge at the close of the organisation’s 4th World Congress. |
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| Guest |
Unionist seeks solidarity for better Colombia
The life of a unionist in Colombia is a dangerous one, reports KERRI CARR. |
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| Salaries |
Corrective Services educators match teacher salaries increases
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| Restructuring |
Still 40 displaced TAFE officers
Over a year since the restructure of TAFE and the Department of Education and Training commenced, there are still over 40 TAFE TA members without jobs. |
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| Campaigns |
Federal election advertising begins
Radio, TV, billboard and cinema advertising have commenced in the lead up to the federal election. |
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| Policy |
Annual conference decisions 2004
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| Event |
Forum to address work/life juggle
Work and family expert, Dr Barbara Pocock, will be guest speaker at a Friday Forum to be held at Teachers Federation House on September 10. |
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| Event |
Fundraising day to help dragon boaters
A fundraising day will be held on September 4 to raise money to replace Dragon Boats NSW’s fleet of boats, destroyed in a suspicious fire. |
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| Salaries |
Call for ACE College teachers and tutors
Federation wants to hear from teachers teaching in community or evening colleges. |
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