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England's classist education problems examined in the book 'Engines of Privilege- Britain's Private School Problem' by Francis Green David Kynaston. Inequalities in Australia's education arrangements are getting worse. Accountability for the expenditure of public money is a basic democratic necessity, yet religious institutions receiving BILLIONS of tax-payer funds continue to thumb their noses at...

ABC Press Club debate on religious freedom/discrimination bill as opposition to the bill grows. Featured audio from Press Club Debate with Martin Iles (Australian Christian Lobby) and Fiona Patten (Ambassador of National Secular Lobby)Full debate available at -http://iview.abc.net.au/show/national-press-club-address Great Styate School of the wek- Telopea Park K-12www.adogs.info

Religious discrimination bill- unnecessary and dangerous to liberty including freedom of conscience and freedom FROM religious discrimination. Church schools wish to exclude children and employees on the basis of religious beliefs, sexuality etc which is unconstitutional. A religious school principal insults and attacks 16 year old climate activist while YOU pay his wages. Shepparton closing 3 sch...

England- Labor pledges to integrate private schools into the state sector if elected- top end 'grotesque levels of inequality' in education. Business people propose that students tax returns/centrelink/further education/employment data be used to decide how much money their former schools get! 'Outcome-based funding". Look at book "Engines of Privilege", about entrenching privilege. Great State sc...

Government funded 'private' school enrollments decrease as public school enrollments increase substantially. The Australian government is ridiculously involving itself in theological debates- why we shouldn't mix politics and religion. Great State School of the week- Glenroy Specialist Schoolwww.adogs.info

Defenders of Government Schools weekly programme. Rob uncovers the reason for why the old school tie has lost its lustre as a networking device and reveals that medium range private schools are loosing customers. Jean discusses the move by an Australian Hindu organisation to officially question the right of elit religious private schools to exclude students of other religions.

Rationalists Society describes Australia as a soft theocracy with secular discrimination laws being used to further religous interests. An Article on a country state school reunion and the egalitarian nature of state school classrooms. NAPLAN- test results remain stagnant. More than 17% of year 9 students failed NAPLAN, falling short of minimum standards that are so low that they should be raised...

Between the Catholic, Independent and Public school systems, Australia has the 4th most INEQUITABLE education systems in the OECD. Catholic education and Ireland- children divided into Roman Catholic and State (Protestant), leading to sectarian troubles. The suggested divestment of religious patronage to schools will be slow going- Catholic education department fighting against diversification pla...

Capital grants to private schools- excerpt from ABC TV's The Drum featuring Adrian Piccoli. Infrastructure spending on all public works EXCEPT public schools! TAFE scandal- Australia's largest private training college collapses under the wieght of its shoddy practices, owing more than $100 million to the education department.www.adogs.info

ABC data shows evidence of gross and ridiculous inequities between private and public schools funding, taxpayers subsidising private schools more than 100% of running costs. $11 billion to be spent on just 10% of schools. Good state school catchment areas are now a marketable commodity- "finder" website. Great State School of the Week- Mulgoa Public Schoolwww.adogs.info

Reactions to the closure of Presentation College- reminders of the Kennet era attack on public education. $39 million of taxpayer money in recurrent costs has NOT improved results, leading to lower enrolments, then closure. Education in the U.S.- the "Walmart-isation" of public education- continuing Milton Friedman's ideology that frames schools as businesses and students as customers. TAFE and a...

The closing of 'Presentation College' in Windsor- Systemic problems with tax-payer funding of private sectarian schools leading to more questions than answers. Education is a RIGHT not a privilege. Systemic misuse of government funds = corruption and fraud. Great state school of the week- Prahran High Schoolwww.adogs.info

The long-term price of state aid to private schools- INEQUALITY. Racism and the organisation of disadvantage in the Australian school system. Great State School of the Week- Braybrook College 7-12www.adogs.info

Who should Australia be learning from? The U.S., the U.K. or the Netherlands? TAFE- learning from Finland, lessons in vocational higher education. Carenna Haythorpe from A.E.U. on the future of public education in Australia, on teachers with passion for sharing knowledge and changing lives. More Save Our Schools facts and figures from Trevor Cobbald in Queensland education funding- queeensland pub...

Government schools under attack from the Government itself! Trevor Cobbald of Save Our Schools makes it to the front page of the Age, blowing the whistle on educational funding deals between Federal and Victorian Governments. Using accounting tricks to rob state schools of billions- cumulative underfunding to the tune of $17billion- state schools indefintiely underfunded. Latham wieghs in to the e...

Diane Ravitch looks at Anand Giridharadas' book "Winners Take All- The Elite Charade of Changing the World" in terms of education reform. OECD report shows Australian public school teachers are the most innovative and creative yet the LEAST resourced. A U.S. case that threatens separation of Church and State. Trevor Cobbald looks at the facts about school funding in Victoria- government funding to...

Australian teacher morale at an all time low- poor job security, lack of autonomy, 'new' teachers put in 'difficult' schools just some contributing factors. What is the role of the teacher in education? What was/is education for? Are we 'doing' education right? A short history of 'industrial' education. 21st Century educational needs have changed and new models are needed as standardised testing i...

Private schools and Australia's caste system. Toffee- a niche dating app exclusively for former private school students! A blast from the past- John Stuart Mill on secular education. Selling cupcakes to raise money for music lessons in public schools.www.adogs.info

This year's annual radiothon show recaps some of our Great State Schools as well the Students Climate Change Rally. Pledge your donations anytime at 3cr.org.au/donateFind out more about the DOGS at www.adogs.info

Religion and the election of the Morrison government- Thanking God for Catholic Schools! Religious people out in full force saying THEY are responsible for the elction of the Morrison Government. Using Christianity to build personal brands. A look at the U.S, and Bernie Sanders. Defending the SECULAR state. Debate around tax-payer funding of non-government schools. Great State School of the week-...

State Labour government following Morrison in support of private schools. WE are paying for PRIVATE PROPERTY with funding of capital works in Catholic schools. Recurrent funding for public schools should be prioritised over non-government schools. In New Zealand 50 000 primary and high school teachers strike over low-income and conditions. OECD comparisons show increases in inequity in Australian...

A brief history of state aid- State aid has FAILED AGAIN. Mainstream press FINALLY talking about the over-funding of private schools with  an article based on research from the Grattan Institute. Education for ALL children is a RIGHT, not a charity. Neither major party is prepared to fully fund public schools. In Australia since 2001, we've gone from having one of the most equitable education syst...

Tax policy and the separation of church and state- basic principle- No-one should be taxed to pay for the advancement of the religion of another. Morrison government caught diverting funds for capital works to private schools- taxpayers paying for not only running costs, but also the building of dance studios, fitness centres and in-school cafes in private schools. A.E.U. uses freedom of informati...

Overview of major parties education policy- mirror each other in fundung commitments to continue to Private/Catholic schools. $1.2 billion Coalition commitment to "Choice and Affordability" fund. U.S. Secretary of education btsy DeVos's mind-boggling views on education funding policy. David Zygnier's research showing that public schools are out-performing private schools. Plus the significant bene...

Education and policy funding. Australia's version of religious freedom- if the government gives money to one religion, then it must give  money to them all!. Inequity and inequality taken for granted in Australia- major equity and segregation issues, the NEED to implement the Schools Resourcing Standard. Liberal Candidate's statement on superiority of private schools. The widening gap between educ...