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Public school teachers are fed up and will stop work on March 24th! Massive under-funding blamed as students  enrolled in Australian public schools falls to new low. "We need stronger public education to promote social cohesion"- Cobbold and Sahlberg unabridged. "20,000" teachers locked out by broken system. International students accuse Australian Government of treating them like ATMs, after fees for one Visa doubles without warning. Middle East- effects of war on students. Brazil- Use of questionable AI software in the classroom.South Sydney High School named on the HSC Most Improved list for second year in a row.Great State School of the Week- South Sydney High Schoolwww.adogs.info

"Choose Peace"- Sam Lewis Peace Prize winner urges. Increase in religious schools and home-schooling could prevent "deeper social cohesion", Julian Hill says.  AEU launches inquiry into public school infrastructure. News on AEU VIC industrial disputes and recent early childhood educators strike. South Australian Greens candidate's response to the Save Our Schools election questions. South Australian Labor candidate promises to "wipe" public schools fees if elected. UK- Could joining the state sector be an option for private schools? US- Bible-infused curriculum in Texas contains THOUSANDS of errors, with tax-payers footing the bill for corrections.Australia's first DEAFBLIND Class created in mainstream public school.Great State School of the Week- Abbotsford Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

"Choose Peace"- Sam Lewis Peace Prize winner urges. Increase in religious schools and home-schooling could prevent "deeper social cohesion", Julian Hill says.  AEU launches inquiry into public school infrastructure. News on AEU VIC industrial disputes and recent early childhood educators strike. South Australian Greens candidate's response to the Save Our Schools election questions. South Australian Labor candidate promises to "wipe" public schools fees if elected. UK- Could joining the state sector be an option for private schools? US- Bible-infused curriculum in Texas contains THOUSANDS of errors, with tax-payers footing the bill for corrections.Australia's first DEAFBLIND Class created in mainstream public school.Great State School of the Week- Abbotsford Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

Why do Labor governments continue to short-change public education in favour of the private sector? $38 BILLION infrastructure gap as public schools left behind. School outcomes and funding in South Australia. TAFE workforce stretched to breaking point. UK- Private special school fees capped in "profit before children" crackdown. & Exploring phone-free schools.State school teachers threaten to strike as pay talks stall.Great State School of the Week- Romsey Park Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

Government funding still stacked against Public Education. Teachers priced out of the classroom. Public school staff to stop work on March 24th. US- Texas Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico speaks to Stephen Colbert about Separation of Church and State.  VANUATU- Teachers advocate for increased and sustained investment in public education. Great State School of the Week- South Melbourne Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

AEUVIC Petition on Education funding cuts, to sign, click - HERE Strengthening a public good for common good. Teachers spend $175M of their own money to keep classrooms running. Why schools hold the key to making the social media ban stick. UK- Gov. update collective worship guidance for England's schools US- Mississippi Senate Committee kills House school "choice" measure.Great State School of the Week- Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS)www.adogs.info

NOT the "Education" State - slogan rings hollow as Victorian public schools remains underfunded. AEUVIC calls for members to vote for Industrial action. Premier Allan tries to block action but Fair Work Commission rejects Gov proposal. FIJI- UNESCO helping Fijian classrooms teach feelings and not just facts. EQUADOR- Yachay Wasi teaches climate change lessons through indigenous language and a garden. Letters to the Australian on whether to pay private school fees or save for a child's house deposit.Great State School of the Week- Balmoral High Schoolwww.adogs.info

Industrial action for teachers in Victoria! Allan gov tries to block action, we'll keep you updated..  Public education makes economic strength for parents.  Caro on How public schools will start the year. Parents look for ways to save as they start the new year. US- Knowing your rights in your school district, plus violation of amendments. The quiet slide in school attendance. Great State School of the Week- Mortlake Collegewww.adogs.info

The "WHY NOT NOW?" campaign- more details. Impact over income - a striking number of Gen Z-ers are becoming teachers. AI- in teaching, plus fears of a social divide. School meals - Where Australia falls behind. UK- Teachers walk-out over working conditions in Manchester. Korea- Korean language studies become a mainstream choice, India-specific textbook project. Remote schools claims National Arts honours. Mt Lockyer teacher wins award for Noongar coding.Great State School of the Week- Mt Lockyer Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

US Supporters of Public Education fight privatisation, Celebrating Traditional K-12 Public Education.SPECIAL- We talk with teacher Chris Jobe about the new WHY NOT NOW? campaign, seeking 1.25M signatures,calling for the full funding of public schools NOW. To join in and be part of this campaign, please contact Chris at -fullyfundpublicschools@proton.meCensus shows that inequaity endures. OS- Papua New Guniea, underpaid teachers, South Africa- A focus on improving schooling.Great State School of the Week- Mickleham Secondary Collegewww.adogs.info

Public Education Foundation Scholarships. AEUVIC notice of regional meetings in early February. How Americans United for Separation of Church and State fought Trump. Why 2026 will be a pivotal year fopr the school workforce. OS- Venezuela, Anatomy of a Fall, Venezuela's Collapsing Education System.Great State School of the Week- Kempsey High Schoolwww.adogs.info

The state of public education is a growing concern for many parents, teachers and community members. Not the "education state"- Public school staff rally at parliament. Challenging the Narrative.  New research uncovers emotional burden carried by public school principals. OS- Argentia: cuts to public education after US cash injection Lagos: Developing a competetive public education system. Back in Australia- Education leaders urge media to end harmful school league tables.Great State School of the Week- Wycheproof P-12 Collegewww.adogs.info

Revisiting the Protest demanding FULL FUNDING NOW.This protest took place on Wednesday, 12th of November outside the offices of Anthony Carbine MP in Heidelberg. Many passionate teachers, education aids, principals, parents, students and school communities gathered to pressure the Victorian Government to fully fund PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW. Despite being the "Education State", Victoria's public schools are among the least funded in Australia, and our public school teachers are the lowest paid in the country. The struggle continues, join the fight!(Special thanks again to Jordan and Mary from 3CR's Friday Green Left Breakfast and Karina, awesome volunteer and 3CR Breakfast producer!)Great State School of the week- Essenden North Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

Special on the Public Meeting in Glenroy in early December, discussing ways to pressure the Victorian government to commit to funding public schools NOW. Some of the issues at play are- 1. The fact that Victorian public schools are among the least funded in the country.2. Victorian teachers are the lowest paid in the country.3. "Full" Gonski funding is not scheduled until 2031, and even then is the BARE MINIMUM as it only claims to bring basic numeracy and literacy to 80% of students.4. The community NEEDS to support teachers in any industrial action they may be forced to take.Great State School of the Week- Beverley Hills Primary Schoolswww.adogs.info

Increasing bureaucracy swallows more public school funding- Cobbold. $40K teachers scholarship open for 2026. Education leaders call on Newscorp to cease "harmful" NAPLAN league tables.UK- State schools surge in performance. AFRICA- Every child deserves foundational education DENMARK- Mobile device free Primary and lower-secondary school aggreement. Australia- The secret sauce powering the schools punching above their weight in NAPLANGreat State School of the Week- Springvale Rise Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

The case for full service schools in Australia. OECD survey shows Australia's teachers have a very heavy workload. OS- UK- Schools urged to trial 4-day week THAI- Thai and Finnish universities hold forum to advance Thai education sector GERMANY- Bishop releases education guidelines that affirm gender diversity. Australia- After 50 suspensions, Britnie ended up at a school of last resort. Experts say her success should be the norm.Great State School of the Week- The Pavillion Schoolwww.adogs.info

Upcoming Public Meeting to pressure the Vic Gov to commit to fully fund public schools- we speak with Daryl Croke about the issues at play. All welcome to the meeting -Thursday 4th December at Glenroy Community Hub (50 Wheatsheaf Rd Glenroy) from 6pm-8pm. Come and have your say- the more voices the better!What fully funded public schools could do. OS- Geoff looks at some of the oldest public schools in the world US- the attack on traditional K-12 public education.Great State School of the Week- Glenroy Central Primary, includes music from the students, full "School Values Rap" here- https://www.glenroycentralps.vic.edu.au/www.adogs.info

This week, we feature audio from the recent AEU VIC Funding Protest that took place outside the offices of Anthony Carbine in Heidelberg on the 12th of November. This rally asked the question of the Victorian State Government- where is the $2,4billion that was promised to public schools. Many passionate public education activists shared their thoughts, experiences and frustrations providing insight into how the continued under-funding of public schools plays out in real terms.DOGS would like to thank awesome volunteers Jordan and Mary from Green Left Radio (Friday Breakfast on 3CR) and Kari from 3CR's Breakfast programming for their skills in obtaining the audio. Also huge thanks to Daryl Croke for letting us know about this important action.Great State School of the Week- Heidelberg Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

New report ignites School Funding Fairness debate. Diabolical- why Australia's teacher shortages are among the worst in the world and who is suffering most. Private schools hike fees by thousands. AEU calls for targeted investment to meet the needs of every child. US-  Florida officials created a universal school voucher plan- and now they're furious that Islamic schools are participating. Florida's ideological takeover of education, and much more. Empassioned speech from Tasmanian Teacher at a recent rally. A Melbourne school hired a chef and it was an instant hit with staff and students.Great State School of the Week- Wirrigirri Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info

Cobbold vindicated. Information on upcoming rally. Major reforms aim to lift teaching and learning across Australia. Students systematically denied access to inclusive education. US- remebering why there's a special education law, and more. Australia's most surprising STEM powerhouse.Great State School of the Week- Murrumbidgee Regional High School Griffithwww.adogs.info