National Public Education Forum
On 28 March 2009 the National Public Education Forum was held at Old Parliament House, Canberra.
An historic event, organised by the Australian Council for State School Organisations (ACSSO), Australian Education Union (AEU), Australian Government Primary Principals Association (AGPPA) and Australian Secondary Principals Association (ASPA), the National Public Education Forum brought together over 200 academics, researchers, public / media commentators, parents, teachers and principals.
The Forum was opened by an address by The Hon. Julia Gillard MP at a special Forum reception on 27 March 2009.
Most of the papers from the National Public Education Forum are now available for download. A DVD of the presentations has also been produced. If you would like a copy please email: samg@aeufederal.org.au with your contact details and a copy will be forwarded to you.
Session One: The public good and the education of children
Session Two: Changing contexts for public education
- Trevor Cobbold: The free-market and the social divide in education
- Chris Bonnor: Schools and the marketplace - fallacy and fallout
Session Three: Improving the policy and funding frameworks for schooling
- Jim McMorrow: The financial framework
- Adam Rorris: Rebuilding Australian schools – possibilities and implications for public schools
- Lyndsay Connors: The educational/social framework
Session Four: For all children - achieving quality and equity in Australian schooling
Session Five: United for the public good and the education of children
- Tony Vinson: Conference synopsis
- ACSSO President Steve Carter: Closing Comments
A communiqué was presented at the conclusion of the Forum.
These proceedings of the National Public Education Forum held at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 27-28 March 2009 are also available online at the Australian Education Union website.
