Education reform for Australian children is at risk. Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the opposition’s plan led by Tony Abbott would cause kids to miss out on over $16 billion in funding.
Abbott's group opposes the new Gonski education reforms, claiming children will be no worse off without them. The Gonski model aims to even out disadvantages among students by allocating extra money for indigenous and low-income kids and those with disabilities and language barriers.
All states would be hurt by cuts to funds needed for literacy coaches, extra teacher's aides and other crucial resources, says Gillard.
Her figures show that the difference between embracing the reforms and letting the opposition have its way is “staggering,” and she says all parents should be aware of the consequences if Abbott should prevail.
Australia has everything to gain by supporting education, but it could lose a great deal if it doesn't
Australia has everything to gain by supporting education, but it could lose a great deal if it doesn't
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