The ACT Council of Parents & Citizens Associations congratulates the ACT Government for today’s signing of the National Education Reform Agreement, which should see significant additional funding for education in the ACT from both the federal and ACT Governments.
ACT Council of Parents & Citizens Associations Acting President John Haydon will attend the Centenary 2020 Vision Parliament of Youth on Sustainability: Green Paper Update Session this Thursday in support of the work these students are carrying out.
The ACT Council of Parents & Citizens Associations fully supports the ACT Chief Minister’s “tightening up the decision-making process” for approving new private schools in the ACT, as reported in the Canberra Times today.
The ACT Council of Parents & Citizens Associations is urging the ACT Education Minister to implement changes to the Education Act after new private schools were approved with little community support.
Parents are urging Australian Premiers and Chief Ministers to consider the needs of our students at today’s COAG meeting, and implement the Gonski recommendations for a new school funding model.
Minister Joy Burch MLA will be launching the unique ‘Who Can Help?’ booklet, a disability resource guide for youth in the ACT, published by the ACT Council of Parents & Citizens Associations.
In August 2012, the then ACT Education Minister, Chris Burke established a taskforce to consider education and support for ACT students with learning difficulties. Minister Joy Burch has continued to be supportive of the Taskforce and their findings.
As a part of the Youth Attainment Grant, Council hosted a workshop on 22 November 2012 that focused on building the school community.
As the dust settles from the ACT election and a Labor-Greens minority government emerges to lead Canberra for the next four years, Council’s policy officer Tim Lawley takes a look at some of the education election commitments made by the parties.
A push by the government for healthier food options at school canteens has left many in a tight financial situation. Council has brought the issue to the attention of the Government.