Richest schools get orchestra pits while Turnbull leaves public schools under-resourced
25 February 2018
Section: News
The Australian Education Union’s Federal Conference today condemned the inequitable funding policies of the Turnbull Government that will delivers billions…
Union history takes centre stage at council
23 February 2018
Section: News
Pieces of Federation’s history held prime position at the Council meeting held on Saturday, the first during the union’s centenary year.
Federation welcomes decoupling of NAPLAN from HSC
22 February 2018
Section: News
Federation welcomes the announcement by NSW Education Minister Rob Stokes that NAPLAN will be decoupled from the HSC.
Share your opinions about work and workload in schools
22 February 2018
Section: News
In response to the growing number of concerns raised by members about increasing and excessive workload, Federation has commissioned a research team of academics from the University of Sydney and Curtin University to investigate the nature and source of workload in schools.
Gary Zadkovich’s immeasurable contribution to teachers’ working lives acknowledged
21 February 2018
Section: News
Family, friends, education officials and former students gathered to celebrate the remarkable career of Gary Zadkovich at his retirement function at the University of Sydney.
Federation Joins Fair Day Fun
20 February 2018
Section: News
There was something for everyone at Federation’s stall at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day on Sunday.
Notice of Election – Canterbury Bankstown Teachers Association
19 February 2018
Section: News
Wednesday 7 March 2018 at 4pm Bankstown Senior College, Corner Eldridge Rd & Antwerp Street, Bankstown Notice of election called…
Federation switches on to solar energy
13 February 2018
Section: News
An array made up of 158 solar panels has been installed on the roof of Teachers Federation House in Surry Hills, generating 85 kilowatt hours of energy and saving more than $30,000 in electricity bills per year.
Federation congratulates United Voice on school cleaners win
12 February 2018
Section: News
Federation congratulates the members of United Voice who recently won their fight to secure the positions of more than 7000 staff who clean public schools and TAFE colleges.
Status of the profession under threat
12 February 2018
Section: News
Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham’s plan to undermine teacher standards risks the quality of education provision and will lower the status of the profession, Federation President Maurie Mulheron said today.
Art Express
9 February 2018
Section: News
It takes hard work to bring the flicker of a creative idea to full realisation. Outstanding art students from public high schools across NSW can see the fruits of their labour on display at one of the most anticipated events on the cultural calendar, ARTEXPRESS.
The proper resourcing missing; Aboriginal education gap remains
9 February 2018
Section: News
Three of the four education targets of the Closing the Gap Strategy will most likely not be met when the 10th annual report on the initiative is released in Canberra on Monday, the media is reporting.
Starting school: a survival guide for the first few weeks
8 February 2018
Section: Member’s Voice
It’s the first weeks of the school year and, no doubt, the tears – mostly from the grown-ups – have been flowing freely.
Port Macquarie Teachers Association Welcome Back BBQ
5 February 2018
Section: News
More than 80 teachers gathered for the Port Macquarie Teachers Association Welcome Back BBQ last Friday afternoon. Joined by members from Hasting River TA and Camden Haven TA, the annual event is an institution on the Mid North Coast and provides a relaxed environment for teachers to bond as a collective; reunite with old acquaintances and build new connections.
Turnbull Government fails to deliver funding certainty for preschools
5 February 2018
Section: News
The Turnbull Government has again failed to commit to long-term funding for preschools after it announced it will extend funding for the sector only up to the end of 2019.
Government figures confirm cuts to NSW public schools
1 February 2018
Section: News
The NSW Teachers Federation joins the Australian Education Union’s call for school funding to be allocated to address educational inequality. The renewed call comes in response to Productivity Commission data released today that shows government funding for private schools growing at a 60 per cent higher rate than funding for public schools.
President calls on state’s dedicated teachers to take action on schools funding
1 February 2018
Section: News
NSW has such an outstanding public education system due to the dedication and commitment of our teachers, Federation Maurie Mulheron says in a video that welcomes teachers back for the 2018 school year.
NSW Government in hot seat over priorities: classroom conditions versus stadiums
31 January 2018
Section: News
Inadequate cooling and heating in NSW public schools reflects decades of lack of investment in school infrastructure, Federation President Maurie Mulheron said today.
Robo-Marking offline…for now
30 January 2018
Section: News
The Education Council has taken robo-marking of NAPLAN essays off the agenda but Federation President Maurie Mulheron urged teachers to be “alert” as edu-businesses would not easily give up on the idea.
Federation supports RBTU industrial action
25 January 2018
Section: Administration
Federation stands in solidarity with RTBU members taking industrial action on 25 and 29 January, and wishes them a quick and harmonious resolution to their current negotiations.
Your union: 60,000 strong and growing
31 December 2017
Section: News
A consistent focus on the recruitment of new members has resulted in significant membership growth in 2017.