Australia faces 'looming crisis' in Asian language education, report warns

Asian languages education crisis parliamentary report

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A parliamentary report highlights a crisis in Australian students studying Asian languages, with enrolments declining significantly.
Recommendations include ATAR points for Asian language studies to boost national prosperity and security.

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A parliamentary report highlights a crisis in Australian students studying Asian languages, with enrolments declining significantly. Recommendations include ATAR points for Asian language studies to boost national prosperity and security.

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A review urges the ACT government to make maths compulsory for Year 11 and 12 students, citing links to higher employment, increased earnings, and better financial literacy. Data shows a significant percentage of students perform below national standards in maths, potentially reinforcing social inequalities.

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ACT urged to make maths compulsory for Years 11 and 12

A review commissioned by the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies recommends making maths compulsory for Years 11 and 12, citing links to higher employment rates and earnings. Data shows a significant percentage of students perform below national standards in mathematical literacy.

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Developing·1d ago

ACT Government's Language Education Plan Deemed 'Not Fit for Purpose'

A parliamentary committee report criticizes the ACT government's language education blueprint, finding it "not fit for purpose" and failing to provide equitable pathways for senior students. Gaps in the public school system are denying opportunities, leading to calls for a centralized ATAR-level language learning plan.

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South Australian Childcare Centre Closed Again After Allergen Incident

An Edge Early Learning centre in Gawler East, South Australia, has been closed for two weeks by the Education Standards Board after a child with a known soy allergy was served meatballs containing the allergen. This is the second closure for the centre this year due to procedural errors.

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Developing·1d ago

Teacher Shortage Forces Students to Change Schools, Subjects Cut

A severe teacher shortage at Biloela State High School in Central Queensland has led to the cancellation of school events and senior subject offerings, forcing students like Zara Trevithick to change schools. Enrolments have dropped 12.5% in 15 months, with parents advocating for increased transfer ratings to attract and retain teachers.

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Australia faces 'looming crisis' in Asian language education, report warns

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