Will more spending on Education deliver better outcomes?
May 17, 2016
A strong argument is that it's not the spending, but where the money is spent that makes a difference. Both parties are promising more spending and there is strong evidence that individuals with more education do better economically, but where is the spending best placed?
This article gives the Asian examples of Korea and China, where less money is spent per capita on education, but the outcomes are better. In these countries, they invest more heavily into teachers. Is it this simple? Read the article here
Puppetmaking? In Melbourne or Sydney?
Great activities for Term 4- In Sydney - Aussie Puppetry Experience - Sydney/ACT, incursion K-4.
Hands-on Puppet Workshop, Victoria, P-6 (Image above)
Other puppet ideas here
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Flying Bookworm Theatre - primary and secondary incursions
There are very few incursion companies catering both to primary and secondary students. One is Flying Bookworm Theatre, who encourage delight in English and Drama for all audiences, though their focus is more for secondary students.
Touring is to Qld, NSW, ACT and Victor
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Last week of school for NSW/ACT, WA, SA!
They'll join Vic, Qld who had their first holiday sleep-in today.
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