State parties signal breakthrough staffing reform
26 February 2019
Section: News
The protection and enhancement of a statewide staffing system that distributes qualified, permanent teachers to every public school community across NSW, remains the most responsible use of additional needs-based funding in our public schools.
Vale Kylie Dawson
25 February 2019
Section: News
In moving a condolence motion at Federation’s February Council meeting, General Secretary John Dixon described the passing of Kylie Dawson as a tragic loss to Federation and public education.
‘Education’ cartoonist Greg Gaul’s works to feature in exhibition
11 February 2019
Section: News
Federation’s resident illustrator Greg Gaul has had a lifelong love of drawing and sketching and his works are set to feature in a retrospective exhibition at an inner Sydney gallery.
Campaign tour to secure fair funding for public schools
4 February 2019
Section: News
For the first time in Australian history the Federal Government has legislated that its primary commitment is to the non-government sector, Federation President Maurie Mulheron said today.
Response to the release of the Department’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2018-2022
18 December 2018
Section: News
On Monday 3 December 2018, ‘International Day of People with a Disability’, the Department of Education Secretary, Mark Scott emailed teachers to announce the release of the Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2018-2022.
Serendipity forges deeper knowledge of union’s history
12 December 2018
Section: News
The union’s connection with one of Federation’s founders grew stronger earlier this week when four grandchildren of an early president came face-to-face with the union’s centenary banner, featuring his image.
Kogarah helped forge Anzac legend
11 December 2018
Section: News
Former students of Kogarah High were involved in many of the well-known battles that helped to forge the Anzac character, said a teacher at the school, Glenn Hokin, as it marked 100 years since the end of World War I.
JPL more popular than ever
10 December 2018
Section: News
Members took advantage of the resources provided by the Journal of Professional Learning (JPL) and tuned into the JPL Podcast in 2018.
Fair Funding Now! campaign to hit the road
7 December 2018
Section: News
In early 2019, the Fair Funding Now! campaign will embark on a national van tour aimed at highlighting the differences between the major parties when it comes to schools funding.
Students delve into the stories behind the names on the board
5 December 2018
Section: News
A whole-of-school and community project at Sydney Technical High School to mark 100 years since World War I has proved the formula that “fun leads to engagement of students, and results in learning”.
Tax issues for casual teachers
27 November 2018
Section: News
Federation has received a number of enquiries from casual teachers concerning discrepancies in the tax they have paid since the introduction of the SAP HR payroll system.
New report shows 85% of private schools getting more public funding than public schools
22 November 2018
Section: News
A new report revealing that 85 percent of private schools around Australia in 2016 received more public funding funding than public schools is yet more evidence of the deep inequalities in school funding in Australia.
Schools bordering drought-affected areas can apply for staffing maintenance
17 November 2018
Section: News
Communities affected by drought will have staffing levels at their schools maintained, in a significant success for Federation members.
Consultation important in HSC monitoring
16 November 2018
Section: News
After discussions with Federation, the Department has revised the 2019 HSC monitoring procedures and guidance material relating to these procedures, soon to be released.
Learning progressions and PLAN2 questions answered
16 November 2018
Section: News
Federation has continued to pursue teacher concerns regarding the implementation of learning progressions and the use of PLAN2 in Early Action for Success schools and others.
Help is on its way
15 November 2018
Section: News
Federation is in the final stages of preparing a toolkit titled “Bullying: a Work Health and Safety Issue” to be sent to Federation committees to raise awareness of the risk of injury due to bullying in workplaces.
Unified funding call for elections
14 November 2018
Section: News
Federation has set joint campaign priorities for the NSW and federal elections, based around funding needs.
Public preschool education
14 November 2018
Section: News
The provision of free public preschool education in NSW is one of the worst of any state or territory in Australia. Of all early childhood education service types available in NSW, government preschools account for only 5 per cent. Enrolment share follows a similar pattern.
Backpack Full of Cash
13 November 2018
Section: News
Federation has hosted the first Australian public screening of Backpack Full of Cash, a documentary that explores the American education reform movement and its impact on public education.
Paper Plane
12 November 2018
Section: Member’s Voice
At 12.30pm on the Sunday before any school term resumes, you can guarantee an email from the principal welcoming you back.
Vale Ray Holden
12 November 2018
Section: News
Federation Life Member Ray Holden always regarded himself as a rank and file activist in Federation — and was proud of it. He died in the last week of October, aged in his early 90s.