Research Confirms Why Minister Stokes Must Continue to Oppose the Morrison Government’s Special Deal
2 October 2018
Section: News
Research commissioned by the NSW Teachers Federation by education economist, Adam Rorris, has produced further evidence supporting the need for fair funding of public schools.
Resignation of the TAFE NSW Managing Director Jon Black
28 September 2018
Section: News
The NSW Teacher Federation notes the resignation today of the TAFE NSW Managing Director, Jon Black.
New FOI data reveals PM’s school funding hypocrisy
26 September 2018
Section: News
New school funding data has revealed that Australia’s most disadvantaged government schools receive at least $10,000 less per student in government funding than equivalent Catholic schools.
Shift in work tasks vital to prioritise learning
24 September 2018
Section: News
The report on teachers’ workload states: “Teachers’ autonomy is seen to be an indicator of professional respect and is an integral element in professional roles where contradictory and conflicting demands require freedom to manage these within complete professional roles.”
Teachers to have say on design
24 September 2018
Section: News
The unregulated approach to school infrastructure projects is to come to a halt.
Teachers voices must be heard in curriculum review
23 September 2018
Section: News
Teachers are the experts in terms of developing, implementing and reviewing the curriculum.
Achieving equality with long-lasting benefits
23 September 2018
Section: News
There’s a story I’ve heard many times from a formidable leader in the specialist education field. The story is of twin students.
Stokes gets daily mail on shortage
22 September 2018
Section: News
Education Minister Rob Stokes is now hearing on a daily basis — school-by-school — the effect of the casual teacher shortage.
Progress towards NAPLAN reform
22 September 2018
Section: News
The campaign to review and ultimately replace the NAPLAN assessment has achieved further gains in recent weeks, with the Education Council releasing a communique stating that state and territory education ministers had agreed that the 2018 NAPLAN test results will not be published on the MySchool website, with any further decisions to be taken at the council’s December meeting.
NSW public school system: only the best will do
21 September 2018
Section: Columns
Federation has been at the forefront of demanding that governments at federal and state level ensure that rigorous academics standards are applied at the point of entry into initial teacher education.
Election opportunity for salary justice
21 September 2018
Section: Member’s Voice
The NSW election next March provides an opportunity to highlight the need for pay justice, school infrastructure spending and additional permanent positions from equity funds.
Coalition’s corrupt school funding proposal lacks fairness
21 September 2018
Section: News
The Morrison Government’s funding deal for Catholic and independent schools fails to address the urgent needs of public school students in NSW.
Council Report: 15 September 2018
20 September 2018
Section: Administration
As we celebrate the centenary of the Federation, it has been an opportunity to reflect on the democratic traditions of the union.
Call to retain public school land
20 September 2018
Section: News
The NSW Government recently announced the construction of a new primary school and high school on the Meadowbank TAFE site to “cater for the community’s growing number of families”.
Association Spotlight: Temora Teachers Association
19 September 2018
Section: Member’s Voice
Our population in Temora is 4000 in town and 7000 in the shire, with Ariah Park also a part of our shire.
New incentives to attract and retain teachers
19 September 2018
Section: News
Federation has continued to campaign for increased levels of funding and strategies to attract and retain teachers at rural and remote public schools in NSW.
New leadership course for women
19 September 2018
Section: News
Federation has introduced a new course for women to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake leadership positions at various levels.
Quick chats a positive experience
18 September 2018
Section: News
Community members are receptive to conversations about funding for public schools, teachers participating in Fair Funding Now! week of action activities reported.
Demands for superannuation reforms
18 September 2018
Section: News
Federation has called on government to implement initiatives requiring all superannuation funds to be more transparent and accountable.
Book Reviews
17 September 2018
Section: Member’s Voice
From Little Things Big Things Grow, Nganga: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Words and Phrases, Hidden in Plain View: The Aboriginal people of coastal Sydney.
Disability campaign mounts ahead of elections
17 September 2018
Section: News
Federation is responding to the joint needs of students with disability and their teachers at every campaigning level, as advocacy intensifies ahead of the state and federal elections.