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The SSTUWA said the $745 million dollar commitment from the Labor party to upgrade infrastructure in WA’s ageing public schools, and build new schools, would make a significant difference to the education of students in those schools.

The State School Teachers’ Union of WA looks forward to seeing the details of the State Government’s proposal to undertake a trial providing full time kindy to West Australian children.

The State School Teachers’ Union of WA is thrilled by the State Government’s announcement that it will replace evaporative air conditioners in WA public schools.

The State School Teachers’ Union of WA said the historic funding deal reached between the state and federal governments would mean the systemic issues in WA’s public education system could be properly addressed.

​Prime Minister Albanese has today delivered an historic commitment for full funding of Australia’s public schools.

SSTUWA president Matt Jarman has today welcomed the Premier’s announcement on increased funding for Government Regional Officer Housing.

The State School Teachers’ Union of WA has welcomed full and proper consultation on any new regional education strategy.

The ballot for the Agreement in Principle 2023 (Schools) closed at 4pm on Thursday 4 July.

TAFE teachers have begun taking industrial action, with bans on entering student results, answering internal emails and attending meetings.

Education Ministers meeting in Perth today must make real progress on public school funding with new research revealing the urgent need for the additional investment to lift results and combat debilitating teacher shortages and declining student and teacher wellbeing.

Teachers are being forced to spend hundreds of dollars of their own money each year to ensure that students do not miss out on vital education activities due to the underfunding of public schools by governments.

A new report published by The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work reveals the economic payoff of fully funding public schools would be two to four times the annual cost.

The release today of the 2023 NAPLAN results, showing significant numbers of students across Australia require additional support in literacy and numeracy, reinforces the need for full funding of public schools.

The Western Australian launch of the national campaign to secure full funding for public schools is taking place in Perth today as new evidence shows the importance of the additional investment.

The Australian Education Union has welcomed the bold TAFE funding reform initiated by the Albanese Federal Government as it celebrates the annual National TAFE Day today on 6 September.

The Australian Education Union has warmly welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of 180,000 fee free TAFE places, made during his Jobs and Skills Summit opening address.

​The Australian Education Union has welcomed the swift action taken by the Albanese Government for the interim establishment of Jobs and Skills Australia as a statutory body to tackle Australia’s skills shortage.

The Australian Education Union is urging the federal government to ensure school funding is a key consideration of the review of the National Schools Reform Agreement (NSRA).