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A new report published by The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work reveals the economic payoff of fully funding public schools would be two to four times the annual cost.

Key WA public sector unions in the education, health, community safety, service and other fields have co-signed a formal agreement to campaign for wage rises at a recent mass meeting of elected workplace representatives.

WA State of our Schools survey respondents who are currently teaching, or have taught, in regional areas have identified several issues for those working in the country.

Teachers are overwhelmingly supporting smaller class sizes as many of them contemplate leaving the profession due to issues such as increased workload, burnout and a lack of respect for the teaching profession, according to a new survey conducted by the SSTUWA.

The Rural and Remote Education Advisory Council (RREAC) was established in 1997 and fulfils an important role, reporting directly to the Minister for Education. It is responsible for providing strategic advice on education and training issues and development in rural and remote areas of Western Australia.

As a primary school leader for most of my career in country and metropolitan schools, I am often asked about the key lessons I have learned about leadership and how it applies to my current role.