Opinion
End the lesson lottery in Australia’s schools
Giving teachers practical guidance and the time-saving teaching plans they want will reduce the variability of what is taught in the nation’s classrooms.
Jordana HunterSchool expertThe state of Australian school education is squarely on the national agenda.
Student learning is well short of what a rich country like Australia should aspire to. Despite increased spending, performance remains lacklustre, and the ever-widening achievement gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children is cavernous. Meanwhile, teachers find themselves overstretched, with too little time or support to focus on the classroom.
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