The Public Education Foundation is involved in public education advocacy and contributes to discussions on education policy issues. Our role is to promote Australia’s high quality public education system as an essential part of an equitable and socially cohesive society.
“Research overwhelmingly shows that disadvantage is not only the significant factor in student performance but also in a country’s international education rankings. It’s only through equity in education that we can excel as a nation.”
David Hetherington, Public Education Foundation Executive Director
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NSW Public Schools Celebrate Excellence and Innovation
Students, teachers and parents have been acknowledged for their outstanding achievements, resilience and contribution to public education at the 2022 NSW Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence. Minister for Education and [...]
