Every proportional increase to private school enrollments is a public policy failure. We need world class public schools to provide for our communities. Only the Greens fully support public schools - we'll fund them, build them, and make them free for all kids

"The Catholic and independent schools do an excellent job of advocating for their interests. I don't see the will, in either of the major political parties, to address, or even engage with reform." abc.net.au/news/2025-02-1…

‘Public policy failure’: number of public school students in Australia falls to record low – again theguardian.com/education/2025…

It is always a pleasure to contribute to the national public policy conversation on school funding ABC News

Happy heavenly birthday to the legendary Kurt Cobain, who would have been 58 today. Here is Nirvana performing "The Man Who Sold The World" (MTV Unplugged 1993)

More children are enrolled in early childhood education and care than ever before. But many countries have seen a growing gap between enrolment of advantaged and disadvantaged children. Why is this a problem? Read the new report 👉 bit.ly/40ChCWT

PISA data reveal how much family environments can shape students’ learning habits and attitudes. The study evaluates the lifelong learning skills of students around the world. See what the families of top lifelong learners are doing differently 👉 oe.cd/5Mn

BREAKING: $4.8B deal to be signed today to fix the funding of NSW public schools.

JUST SIGNED: We’re making the biggest new investment in NSW public schools by the Australian Government ever. This is a $4.8B deal to fix the funding of NSW public schools and invest in real practical reform that helps children get the best start in life. It’s what every

“But while the extra funding is welcome news for NSW public schools, the results of the agreed reforms will not be felt for some time.” theconversation.com/nsw-has-finall…

“States and territories need to be smart in figuring out what would really transform schools so that they would make improvements in broader outcomes than just student test scores.” theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/schoo…

Yesterday we signed a $4.8B deal to fix the funding of NSW public schools. We’re investing in real practical reforms to help children get the best start in life. It’s what every parent wants and what every child deserves.

The ACT has signed on to an updated school funding and reform agreement. This agreement will lift the Commonwealth’s investment in ACT public schools to 25 percent of the Schooling Resource Standard. This investment will be tied to real practical reforms to help students catch

“In 2017, 17 per cent of Australian schools had more than half of their students in the lowest quartile of socio-educational advantage. By 2023, this had risen to 20 per cent – an additional 284 schools” paulramsayfoundation.org.au/news-resources…

BREAKING: All Australian public schools will be fully funded.

Grateful to everyone who supported the journey. Particularly Professor Jane Kenway and Professor Sarah Diem who provided endorsements for the book. Link available here: lnkd.in/g7PvHX7N

Great to contribute to the national school funding policy discussion: aap.com.au/factcheck/alba…

Delighted to represent Curtin University at tonight’s cross-institutional dinner focusing on education policy. Grateful to special guest Prof Jane Kenway for sparking such rich discussion on challenges facing Australian schools, and the current Better and Fairer Schools Agreement

The greatest books of all time, as voted by 125 celebrated contemporary authors themarginalian.org/2012/01/30/wri…