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The role of public schools in the current political climate.  Potential for social progress undermined by attacks on universities. School funding - time to break the mould? Shoebridge questions over delay in proposed charities reforms. Productivity reforms must support teachers, not reshape their profession. UK- Private schools face Ofsted inspection cost hike US- Shocking efforts to end public schooling, American-Indian Border schools and Leonard Peltier. Great State School of the Week - Ultimo Public Schoolwww.adogs.info

USA's first religious "public" school. State school funding still falling short. New "super-bureaucracy" for schools- visionary reform or risky gamble? Tasmanian primary schools to be part of 'multi-school organisation' trial following a UK model. US- Nancy Flanagan on What I Still Believe About Public Education. Brazil- Ministry of Education, UNESCO and Hauwei launch open schools digital transformation projects. Australian kids prefer real life interactions over screens - research shows.Great State School of the Week- Suzanne Cory High Schoolwww.adogs.info

New NAPLAN results demand immediate funding increases in public schools. Victorian school staff protest $2.4B funding cuts to public schools. Don't blame AI for schooling decline. Australians evenly split on on teaching religion in state schools. US- Trump admin stops protecting students right to learn English Ukraine- Psycho-social and mental health in Ukranian education UK- Nurseries in schools. Growing change- a different kind of school garden program is improving student outcomes in Tasmania.Great State School of the Week - Moonah Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

Backing for secular well-being officers on WA schools, in an effort to cease funding religious chaplain programs. After 15 months of negotiations and no pay offer - Victorian early educators start industrial action. Dr Anne Summers urges NSWTF Women's Conference to continue fighting to protect and advance women's rights. Why teachers are leaving the profession - and it's not about the money. UK- taking religious misogyny seriously in education. US- Why America still needs public schools. Inside Australia's School of the YearGreat State School of the Week- Hunter Sports Highwww.adogs.info

Something is rotten in Australia's tertiary education and UTS's suspension of teaching courses is one of its biggest disgraces. Courses within teaching, languages and media, among hundreds more, to be slashed. School principals unite on bold national agenda. 90% of teachers "severely stressed"- study. Child safety rapid review finds safety education and best interests of children must come first. US- Conservative unaccredited "university" reaches classrooms with narrative that "slavery wasn't so bad" among other far right ideologies.Great State School of the Week- St Albans Secondary Collegewww.adogs.info

Helping Australia's teachers share lesson plans could improve stagnating student results- Productivity Commission says. Productivity Commission misses the mark- says AEU. Single largest lobbying event at Victorian Parliament targets public school funding cuts. How Australia can create an equal education system. Catholic teachers chase 37% payrise. US- !0 Commandments in public schools? and more. A victory for the right to read.Great State School of the Week- Merewether High Schoolwww.adogs.info

The importance of separation of Religion from the State in Public Education- the current American experience. Inadequate reporting process masking discrimination in federally funded school "Chaplaincy" roles - says RSA. Bonner on Lessons for Australian Schooling. Victorian public school staff representative rallies outside parliament house.US- Immigrant children in Oklahoma live in fear, Friedman -The World We Knew Is Rapidly Slipping Away, US College students eager to engage in the Liberal Arts. Back in Australia- Equitable, fully funded Education is critical for Australia's productivity.Great State School of the Week- Albert Park Collegewww.adogs.info

NSW Religious schools see 30% rise in enrolments in a decade and it's not necessarily due to beliefs. Christian schools welcome Northern Territory's anti-discrimination bill. NT teachers say religious exemptions unnecessary and harmful. Principals push for urgent reform to save schools. When AI audits scholarly record, what will happen to public trust in science? Headmaster of KIngs school extends leave after allegedly "clipping" pupil on the head. US- How the Trump administration weilds Federal Government power over Public Education. Updated program seeks to increase QUALIFIED school counsellor numbers.Great State School of the Week- Mortlake Collegewww.adogs.info

The plight of religious liberty in the US. Brindabella Christian College may have been trading insolvent for years. Catholic magazine attacks NSW Education Secretary. NSW state schools see rise in number of disadvantaged students. US- rise in extremists and hatred fomented by current Administration.  AEU- Delivering an election victory for public education.Great State School of the Week- Creswick Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

NSWTF Conference speeches and decisions. Why AI skills should be taught alongside reading and writing. Principals call for change to Education research. Incels, misogyny, role models- what England's new relationships and sex education lessons will cover. UK- an American mum in the UK can't believe some things allowed by State school system (ignoring the fact that US charter schools do the same things) US- Abolishing the education department.Gret State School of the Week- Frankston High Schoolwww.adogs.info

How to disappear a problem- the school system has spent 50 years NOT fixing one of its central flaws. 20 richest WA private schools rake in nearly $50M in non-fee income. Wadonga teachers call for same pay and conditions as teachers across the border. US- schools brace for wave of parents seeking updates after Supreme Court ruling. India- religious intrusions into the classrom NSWTF Annual conference address.Great State School of the Week- Williamstown High Schoolwww.adogs.info

15 richest SA private schools rake in over $30M in non-fee income. Global solidarity with US educators. Thousands of Australian students to receive $331 for practical placements. AI revolution tests learning foundations. US- Catholic school fires teacher after husband's obituary reveals he is gay, and much more. Melb- inner city families deserve better plan for high school.Great State School of the week- Docklands Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

Where did our pollies go to school and where do they send their kids? Cruel joke- tax concession drives donations to Australia's richest schools and must stop - critics argue. Private schools cry poor over new tax bills. Canada- proposed 'charitable status' changes ignite debate. US- Teaching immigrant kids in Trump's LA.  UK - If you went to state school in Britain, do you feel life is rigged against you? Welcome to the 93%.Great State School of the Week- Ulverstone Secondary Collegewww.adogs.info

50 richest Vic private schools rake in over $150M in non-fee income. Fury over Allen government's cuts to public schools. Three steps to help public schools. A Diplomatic insolence. US- 10 commandments in the classroom. A promising practical solution - Sydney's new schools-based therapy changes how parents and teachers deal with bullying.Great State School of the Week- Ingleburn Public Schoolwww.adogs.info

Trump and Republicans want tax-payers to fund their pet project - Private Scools, Further confirmation of funding denied to Victorian public schools by the Allan government. Why teacher expertise is irreplaceable in the age of AI. AEU statement on Gaza and Peace education. UK- High Court dismisses challenges against adding VAT to UK private school fees. US- Academics flee overseas to avoid Trump attacks on higher education.Great State School of the Week- Mortlake P-12 CollegePlease consider pledging a donation to 3CR's Annual Radiothon on behalf of the DOGS program to keep YOUR STATION, YOUR VOICE on air for another year. Visit www.3cr.org.au/donatewww.adogs.info

DOGS Annual Radiothon- Keeping 3CR Community Radio on air for another year!Private school, with $85M pool centre, gets all-clear for 3 times the federal funding of comparable schools. Power to expel students for poor behaviour outside of school criticised as adding to Victorian educator's workload. The tiny schools where evry voice is heard and excursions fit in a car. US- anonymous superintendent criticies Education Secretary McMahon, Willfully and knowingly making a mess of education.Great State School of the Week- Hoddles Creek Primary SchoolPlease consider pledginf a donation to the DOGS program for 3CR's annual radiothon. Visit 3cr.org.au/donatewww.adogs.info

Victorian Greens push for inquiry and urgent action to reverse $2.4B funding cut. Vic teachers escalate fight for government funding of state schools. Dozens of Vic public schools upgrades delqyed until after state election. Skills shortages and the teaching gap. Supreme court allows female students into Sydney private school Newington College. US- commandments in the classroom.Great State School of the Week- Sunbury Downs Secondary Collegewww.adogs.infoPLEASE consider pledging a donation on behalf of the DOGS program for this year's 3CR Radiothon.Call (during business hours) 0394198377 or visit the 3Cr website at 3cr.org.au/donate

United States Supreme Court blocks funding of religious charter schools. The worldwide debate over separation of church and state. Victorian public schools and vocational education the lowest funded on Australia.US- Oklahoma and charter schools.Great State School of the Week- Richmond West Primarywww.adogs.infoPlease consider pledging a donation on behalf of the DOGS program to help us stay on air for another year - 3cr.org.au/donate

The 4 big issues schools still face post-election.  The culture 'wars' awaiting Albanese when parliament resumes. Labor promising fast action to stop student debt EXCEPT for ARTS students! Childcare is the latest failure in Australia's privatisation push. Teachers facing higher levels of secondary trauma. US- 100 days of corruption, theft and moreGreat State School of the Week- McKinnon Secondary Collegewww.adogs.info

Jason Clare and the Education portfolio. $4B sliced from Public school funding in Victoria. SCOTUS hearing re: religion and public schools. Australian Academics refuse to travel to US for fear of detainment. Trump VS Universties. US- the firehose of chaosGreat State School of the Week - Dimboola Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info