There’s a “school of thought” that suggests that a 14 page full colour advertising supplement for wealthy private schools,
while public schools struggle to fund the basics,
just might be an indication of growing #inequality. #auspol
while public schools struggle to fund the basics,
just might be an indication of growing #inequality. #auspol
July 26, 2025 at 5:24 AM
“We now have one of the most segregated education systems in the OECD,” writes Jane Caro in Rich Kid Poor Kid: The battle for public education.
Read the full extract: https://theaus.in/4thfkci
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Read the full extract: https://theaus.in/4thfkci
Preorder Rich Kid Poor Kid via the Australia Institute Press online store: https://theaus.in/4dqPTzd
May 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM
September 10, 2024 at 5:39 AM
What’s wrong with equal opportunity in education Australia? #auspol #education #entrenchedprivilege
#entrencheddivision #noequalopporunity
#entrencheddivision #noequalopporunity
Australia’s education system is unbalanced. It disproportionately favours those who are already advantaged. It gives public money and tax concessions to private schools that go to private beneficiaries. 🔽
📰 @australia.theguardian.com @caitlinecassidy.bsky.social
📰 @australia.theguardian.com @caitlinecassidy.bsky.social
Twenty private schools with wealthiest parents received $130m total in Australian public funds in 2023
Data comes as education minister remains stalled in negotiations with states and territories over contributions to Schooling Resource Standard
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:48 AM
What’s wrong with equal opportunity in education Australia? #auspol #education #entrenchedprivilege
#entrencheddivision #noequalopporunity
#entrencheddivision #noequalopporunity