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Facing the Facts: A Review of Public Education in WA
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State School Teachers' Union of WA
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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In this episode hear from Dr Carmen Lawrence and Colin Pettit about Facing the Facts: A Review of Public Education in Western Australia.
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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.
Welcome to season 2, episode 3.
The process followed for the Public Education Review.
Prompting a discussion about the issues in public education.
Providing workable solutions.
Some of the key issues raised.
Regional focus.
NAPLAN.
More support for SCASA and professional development of teachers.
The National School Reform Agreement.
Class sizes.
Teacher shortages.
Health and wellbeing.
Community hubs and programs.
Consultation.
Retention within the education system.
Inequality and stagnating education performance.