Potential for social progress undermined by attacks on universities
18 September 2025
Section: News
Strengthening educational institutions is vital in the pursuit of justice and progress, Professor Verity Firth said in her address at…
Paid practicums the way forward for the teaching profession
27 February 2024
Section: Media Release
The NSW Teachers Federation has strongly endorsed a recommendation from the Federal Government’s Universities Accord Final Report to reduce financial…
Department unilaterally waters down pre-requisite for approval to teach
24 September 2020
Section: News
Federation shares the Department of Education’s commitment to ensuring there is an adequate supply of graduate teachers to fill positions in NSW public schools, but under no circumstances should the quality of graduate teachers be compromised, Deputy President Henry Rajendra said.
High entry benchmark will lift profession
20 February 2020
Section: News
National academic benchmarks should be set for admissions to initial teacher education degrees, Associate Professor Rachel Wilson advocates in a new report released today.