Adrian Piccoli
Brain drain begs a rethink of selective school system
There is no doubt that there needs to be a serious rethink about selective high schools in NSW.
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Private schools face tighter rules on using $1.5b in public funds
The NSW government wants greater clarity for how the independent schools spend state funding each year after a series of embarrassing breaches.
- by Lucy Carroll
Editorial
High school
Rising school assaults a reflection of the broader community
A report that assaults across all NSW schools have risen by 50 per cent in the past decade is a harrowing outcome for education authorities, governments and parents who invest so much time, effort, money and hope into improving students’ lives and outcomes.
- The Herald's View
Minister’s ‘dud teachers’ claim is factually wrong and bad politics: Ex-NSW education minister
Adrian Piccoli says federal Education Minister Stuart Robert is wrong to claim ‘dud’ teachers at public schools are the key reason for declining academic performance.
- by Lisa Visentin
Catholic leader dismisses school funding reform as ‘flight of fantasy’
A proposal by former education minister Adrian Piccoli to reduce segregation and disadvantage in schooling has been slammed by the leader of NSW Catholic schools.
- by Anna Patty
Opinion
School funding
Give low-income parents a school choice: that's the key to equity
Don't blame private schools for inequality. Rather, extend their advantages to more families.
- by Glenn Fahey and Blaise Joseph
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Letters
Ruby Princess inquiry snub reveals contempt for truth
The decision to shield Border Force officials from the Ruby Princess inquiry suggests the federal government has, by its own measure, something to hide.
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Education
What going to six schools taught me about diversity in education
My life experience tells me Professor Adrian Piccoli's proposal for fully funding private primary schools deserves thorough consideration. We can fund choice without funding inequality.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Governments should fully fund private primary schools, says Piccoli
Schools could continue to charge fees, but those that did would forfeit government funding, says former NSW education minister Adrian Piccoli.
- by Jordan Baker
How COVID-19 exposed the fault lines in Australian education
Experts are hoping the coronavirus pandemic will be a catalyst for changing a fractured system.
- by Jordan Baker
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Education
Year 5 is the new year 7 for enrolling at a private school
The trend, which has been noted by principals and families at public schools, is driven by parents' fear of missing out.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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