NATIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION FORUM - 27 & 28 MARCH 2009
CANBERRA

 

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
Session Three:  Improving the policy and funding frameworks for schooling
Session Four: For all children - achieving quality and equity in Australian schooling
Session Five: United for the public good and the education of children
The attached communiqué was presented at the conclusion of the Forum.

Post-Forum Media

The forum attracted significant media coverage including:

This page last updated 1 June 2009

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