This fantastic map by Peter Zeihan shows which nations depend on food imports and which nations can feed themselves (and export the surplus). Rich oil states don't need to worry as they can just throw money at the problem. China is at risk ie. Source: buff.ly/41uqM6J

.Dr Paul Kidson critiques our report Choice and Equity, a common framework for all Australian schools - a new approach to #parentalchoice and #equity in #education theconversation.com/a-new-report-p…

Dale Pearce But let’s get the conversation going to find solutions for #parentalchoice and #equity in #education all-learning.org.au/equity/

A lot of discussion about the ALL_learnAU report by Tom Greenwell & Chris Bonnor. You can access the full report at all-learning.org.au/equity/ and Dr Paul Kidson has an overview in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand today, and a few other outlets covering it. #equity #systemicdesign #choice #funding

I'm very pleased to share this great opportunity for support to programs helping to prevent or reduce further contact with the justice system in Australia.

Ahead of #budget2023, a reminder of importance of govt funding to language learning in Oz. Huge spike in Indonesian under Keating's NALSAS, drastic decline under Howard govt, stabilises thanks to Rudd's NALSSP, then cuts/no funding = further decline. (graph thx 2 Liam Prince)

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Latest data from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority ) shows that 387 students sat the Year 12 VCE examination in Indonesian in 2022--down from 444 students in 2021. Two decades ago, in 2002, 1,061 students did so.

We’re hiring! We’re looking for a dynamic Professional Learning Facilitator to join the fantastic team at Melbourne Assessment, at UniMelb. Please find details about the role here jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/912…

Do you have big ideas to grow the connection between 🇦🇺-🇮🇳? Apply now for the 2023 Aus-IndYouthDialogue to be among the best and brightest young minds at this year’s annual conference! aiyd.org/aiyd-2023

We’re excited to announce that MGSE’s @New_Metrics have launched a new course, Transforming Assessment Design: Leading Assessment and Recognition of Complex Competencies. Learn more → unimelb.me/43sqpL2

Help shape the future of education with Melbourne Assessment. Explore new ways to assess and report on the competencies, skills, attributes, and dispositions young people need to thrive at school and beyond → unimelb.me/3oGFE4oLearn

#ICYMI Tom - our new Australian diplomat in the Trade and Economic section - nailing it in #Hindi! Tom learned Hindi in Australia - just shows Hindi language’s popularity amongst Australians. NDTV Rica Roy

How important do New Zealanders think it is to develop ties with Asia? 🌏 Four in five New Zealanders believe it is important to develop political, economic and social ties with Asia. 🤝 📖 Read the full report for more findings like this: asianz.org.nz/research/asia-…

"If other countries have created school diversity without generating division, and offer choice without amplifying socioeconomic segregation, why can't we?" ask Tom Greenwell and Chris Bonnor in their opinion piece in the Fin Review today.

Important series from Jordyn Beazley and Caitlin Cassidy in Guardian Australia on inequalities in the Australian schooling system. Schools’ funding starts the series: theguardian.com/education/2023…

This is such a game changer.