7am Jane Caro on Labor's school funding deal
Feb 13, 2024
Disparities between public and private school funding in Australia are explored, with a focus on the perspective of the Federal Education Minister and the need for action. The concentration of disadvantaged students in public schools is highlighted, calling for more equitable funding. The lack of focus on school funding in the review of Australia's education system is discussed. The school funding deal in Western Australia is examined, with dissatisfaction and discrepancies in resource assessment. Obstacles in fixing public education, including lobbying and manipulation of perceptions, are explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The State of the Public School System in Australia
03:41 • 3min
Reviewing Australia's education system and the lack of focus on school funding
07:05 • 2min
The School Funding Deal and Disparities in Resource Assessment
09:33 • 2min
Challenges in Fixing Public Education and the Influence of Lobbying
11:50 • 4min