Education Policy
Business & Economics
Changing the cost of some uni degrees didn’t change students’ minds
New research finds that hikes in the cost of some university degrees had limited impact on students’ choices
Education
School refusal needs a national response
The recent Senate Inquiry rightly recommends a coordinated national approach to a growing national problem
Education
Children are more than just a return on investment
Early childhood programs and related funding are often justified on the cost-benefit analysis of what children could contribute to the economy when they grow up. But that needs to change
Education
Book extract
Universities must stand firm as radically inclusive communities of knowledge
Universities elevate and empower – providing an engine for prosperity and social mobility. But their role as establishers of truths, or challengers of concepts and beliefs is under pressure
Education
Time to create universities of applied sciences?
A new vision for Australia’s public TAFEs could deliver the skills and applied research linked to industry and business urgently needed to transition the economy
Education
Podcast
What is a fair amount for university students to pay?
The Policy Shop & the Grattan Institute present a special event
Education
Lessons to learn from the International Baccalaureate
This global program, an alternative to standard secondary schooling, has features that could benefit all students
Education
Setting vocational training free
State-run TAFEs need autonomy for vocational education to thrive, but government control is tightening and will only hide system problems.