Priority Action Schools Program saved

An intense Federation campaign has saved the Priority Action Schools Program (PASP).

Federation sought the continuation of PASP in 2006 and beyond, so a month-long campaign began on August 31. A meeting of concerned teachers, principals and parents was held in the Campbelltown area on that day (see sidepanel), with other meetings planned across the state. On September 2 Education Minister Carmel Tebbutt announced the program would be maintained. Federation Senior Vice President Angelo Gavrielatos said: "The NSW Teachers Federation welcomes the announcement by the NSW Government that the Priority Action Schools Program will be maintained." "The $16 million in recurrent funding has secured the continuation of the PAS program, ending the uncertainty which has plagued the program since its inception," Mr Gavrielatos said. "Across the state, 32,000 students (20,000 metro and 12,000 country) in schools serving our most socio economically disadvantaged communities will continue to benefit from this highly successful program. "The NSW Teachers Federation congratulates members on their determination and resolve which secured this win."

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