Making public education the issue The opportunity exists to shape public opinion, and the parties’ policies, in the interest of a thriving and vibrant public education system, writes MAREE O'HALLORAN.
NSW politicians must show their commitment The state election on March 24 represents an opportunity for politicians and aspiring politicians to demonstrate publicly before their constituents, their level of commitment to public education.
Replicate success and don’t dwell on failure Too often we dwell on Indigenous failure, NSW’s first Aboriginal teacher Victor Chapman told Federation’s recent Aboriginal Conference.
Last chance to oppose rezoning for private school Cessnock City Council has extend the exhibition period for the local environment plan (LEP) amendment and development application regarding Independent Colleges Australia’s application to build a $25 million private college at Kurri Kurri until February 14.
Pilgrim housing in public schools rejected Federation wrote to NSW Premier Morris Iemma on December 13 asking him to reconsider his Government’s plan to house 30,000 Catholic pilgrims in public schools during the second week of the July vacation in 2008.