The latest report released by ACER finds that 64 percent of young Australians (aged 22 on average) have taken a break from work or education. For most, the breaks were 1-3 months in length. However, some went through longer periods; this included those who had not achieved highly at school, those without a Year 12 certificate, women and those with health problems or disabilities. (Press release; Executive summary; Young people outside labour force and full-time education: activities and profiles.)
The federal government has released a document describing the scope and aims of a study comparing Year 12 standards across Australia in 4 key subjects. The 4 subjects under analysis are English, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. (Comparing Year 12 standards in key subjects; VCE poised to give way to national qualification; Study to find if Year 12 makes the grade.)
The Victorian government is planning a change to the way it allocates funding to government schools. The change will be to fund school upgrades conditional on the school having a plan to improve student performance. Otherwise, schools with low enrolments and poor performance will be encouraged to merge with neighbouring schools. (Schools to close over poor results.)
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