Interview on Channel 9 Today with Lisa Wilkinson and Karl Stefanovic

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on Channel 9 Today with Lisa Wilkinson and Karl Stefanovic Topics: Numeracy and literacy checks for better learning 18/09/2017 06:21am Lisa Wilkinson: Welcome back to the show. All Year 1 students could soon be tested on their reading and maths two years before sitting the NAPLAN test. Education Minister Simon Birmingham joins…

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Report highlights need for action on Year 1 literacy, numeracy checks

The Turnbull Government has released a landmark report from a panel of principals, teachers, speech specialists, academics and researchers into the need for literacy and numeracy checks for Australian Year 1 students. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the report highlighted that early success in reading and number sense is a powerful predictor…

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Dedication and innovation recognised in NSW and ACT universities

Some of the finest university educators in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory have been recognised for their innovation and commitment as part of the Australian Awards for University Teaching. The Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) recognise and reward staff who have made significant contributions to the quality of student learning over…

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Delivering sustainable and student-focussed higher education reforms

The Turnbull Government has welcomed the passage of its higher education reforms through the House of Representatives. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the reforms would ensure Australia’s world-leading higher education system was sustainable into the future while introducing measures that would help boost student outcomes. “We want to give students more choices…

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