It is Friday now and back to work on Monday. I think it has been a very productive period. I have finished my essay, written up some articles for wikipedia, organised my music collection, done my tax return (almost) , updated my visual diary and read two novels. It is great to be productive and enjoy it!
In the news today - Kevin Rudd's education plans as it stands now means no changes to existing funding for schools.
Unions vent anger at Rudd's School Plan (The Australian)
ALP to keep private school funding (The Australian)
and also there is a big furore around the proposals for the 'new & improved' Australian History syllabus put forward by John Howard and others (including Conservative historian Geoffrey Blaine). I am not saying Australian History is not important, but it is already taught from Grade 3 to Year 10....also he has a problem with the thematic approach and wants a narrative - doesn't he trust teachers at all ???
Howard attacked over History Plan (The Australian)
Teachers united in Mockery (The Sydney Morning Herald)
PM's lesson: Cash for History (The Sydney Morning Herald)
I like to keep informed about what is happening in the media with regard to education. See my Education Links for access to these sites.
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