Keep up the pressure for Gonski
Across the state, QTU members are ramping up the pressure on our politicians, driving home the message that we need Gonski, and we need it now.
The Gonski school funding reforms would give Queensland schools the resources they need to overcome education disadvantage and ensure that all students have equality of educational opportunity.
It is time to let the politicians know that you "give a gonski".
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Sun 14 April 2013 : Gillard Government releases National Plan for School Improvement
...plan for proper resourcing of all our classrooms, teachers and schools for generations to come, to take Australian schools into the top five in the world -
11 Apr 2013 : New research confirms need for Gonski, AEU Media Release
The urgent need for more equitable funding arrangements recommended by the Gonski Review has been confirmed by new research which reveals the extent of the social divide in Australian schools. -
The social make-up of schools
Research by Barbara Preston analysing Family income, Indigenous status, family type, religion and broadband access of students in government, Catholic and other nongovernment schools
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19 Mar 2013 : Gonksi fuels the education conversation
QTU President Kevin Bates: The Gonksi review and recommendations have brought education into sharp focus as a matter of crucial public importance for the nation. -
Further cuts to public schools if no action on Gonski
21 Jan 2013 : The urgent need to campaign for action on Gonski was reinforced today with the release of figures showing billions of dollars will be cut from schools if nothing is done. -
Important step forward in Gonski Campaign
Dec 2012 : The hard work of teachers, principals and parents in the I give a Gonski campaign is starting to pay off ... -
The story so far
In 2010, the Federal Government established a "Schools Funding Review", chaired by businessman David Gonski... -
Why is it important to us?
Teachers comment on what implementing Gonski will mean to their teaching, students and schools. -
"I give a Gonski"
The Gonski Review of school funding says we urgently need to invest more in education and our public schools. Head to the website to show your support
Why not:
- wear “Gonski green” to school
- hold a Gonski morning tea
- have a Gonski event in the school community
- send a message to the Premier at http://igiveagonski.com.au/get-on-with-it
- talk to a family member, friend or colleague about why Gonski is important
- talk to your local P&C representative?
- like the gonski page on facebook https://www.facebook.com/igiveagonski
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Why is Gonski important?
Slideshow for use at meetings -
March 2013 : Supporter poster
Tell Campbell Newman that you give a Gonski - poster for you to add your name and display or photograph -
March 2013 : Letter to parents - carers
Letter outlining the importance of the funding issue in schools - includes a Gonski factsheet - 2 pages -
I give a Gonski
The Gonski Review of school funding says we urgently need to invest more in education and our public schools. Head to the website to show your support and tell the Federal Government why they need to act now... -
Media Release : New research shows overwhelming support for Gonski
3 Feb 2013 : Nine out of ten Australians believe the Prime Minister and State and Territory leaders should strike a deal on Gonski and invest substantially more in education, according to new research. -
Gonski factsheet
Why governments must act on Gonski : benefits, need for change and what next .... -
Schoolroom poster 1
If you want more time with your students, it's time to give a Gonski -
Schoolroom poster 2
More individual attention could change a child's life -
AEU Media Release : New research confirms the need for action on Gonski
The urgent need for more equitable funding arrangements recommended by the Gonski Review has been confirmed by new research which reveals the extent of the social divide in Australian schools. -
The social make-up of schools
Research by Barbara Preston analysing Family income, Indigenous status, family type, religion and broadband access of students in government, Catholic and other nongovernment schools
Gonski week
11-18 March was National Gonski week, a chance to tell Campbell Newman and state and federal politicians of every hue that we need Gonski now, for all our students’ sake.
What can you still do to make a difference?
First of all, why not send a message to the Premier at http://igiveagonski.com.au/get-on-with-it letting him know that Gonski is too important to miss for our kids.
Check out the resources section below for posters and more.
See some of the great pics from Gonski Week on our facebook page www.facebook.com/queenslandteachersunion - don't forget to like us while you're there!
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