Publications

Tess Ryan writes in The Conversation (15.6.17) about how, for the past 30 years, an Indigenous-owned and -controlled school in Brisbane has been quietly achieving results. The

Jane Caro comments in The Guardian (19.6.17) on the latest iteration of the federal government’s school funding model, asking how Gonski 2.0 can be considered sector-blind

Misty Adoniou writes in The Conversation (30.5.17) about the Turnbull government’s revived enthusiasm for the Gonski school funding model, suggesting that the Coalition’s approach won’t solve

TJ Ryan Foundation Research Associate, Dean Ashenden, writes in Inside Story (4.5.17) that a successful Gonski version 2 is essential – but far from sufficient – for

Michelle Grattan writes in The Conversation (2.5.17) about the federal government’s surprising about-face on supporting long-term, equitable school funding akin to the original Gonski model. ‘The

Stewart Riddle writes in The Conversation (2.5.17) that there is no evidence to suggest that schooling vouchers are simpler, fairer and more transparent than current funding models.

Gareth Hutchens reports in The Guardian (1.5.17) that the Turnbull government’s upcoming budget is expected to significantly increase university fees and force graduates to repay student

TJ Ryan Foundation Research Associate, Dr John McCollow, has written a comprehensive review essay of Professor Simon Marginson’s recently published book, Higher Education and the Common Good

Andrew Harvey writes in The Conversation (3.4.17) that, with signs of performance-based university funding already emerging in Australia, research from overseas reveals few benefits from this

Warren Midgley writes in The Conversation (24.3.17) that there is usually a historical reason why schools teach certain languages. But, the author argues, as new economies emerge,

The Queensland Department of Education and Training has released a consultation draft of its vocational education agenda, ‘Advancing Skills for the Future’. The public can visit

Chair of Universities Australia, Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor Barney Glover, writes in The Conversation (1.3.17) that our need for unbiased, well-researched information has never been greater. ‘We live in