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Schools baulk at funds disclosure
PRIVATE schools have warned that forcing them to be more transparent about their finances and results could lead to "ideological bullying", fearful parents and communities, and political agendas.

From next year, all schools will be required to publicly disclose information about their fees, resources and results as a condition of billions of dollars in federal funding.

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New Pathway into Teaching
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, has announced the Australian Government will fund a new scheme to attract Australia?s best graduates into teaching?.

Under the new program, high performing graduates in areas like commerce, law and science will be able to enter teaching through a new pathway that ensures the best and brightest are attracted into the profession.

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Survey of Parents
A national telephone survey of parents was conducted in October 2008, seeking information about parents? attitudes to the provision of information about individual schools. Responses were received from 1976 parents.
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Schools baulk at funds disclosure
PRIVATE schools have warned that forcing them to be more transparent about their finances and results could lead to "ideological bullying", fearful parents and communities, and political agendas.

From next year, all schools will be required to publicly disclose information about their fees, resources and results as a condition of billions of dollars in federal funding.

Read more...