A recent survey conducted by the NSW Teachers Federation indicates concerns among teachers in the Eden-Monaro electorate regarding feared education funding cuts under Peter Dutton. Out of nearly 6,000 public school teachers surveyed statewide, 178 responses were reportedly collected from teachers in Eden-Monaro. The findings claim that 70.1 percent of these teachers are worried that Mr Dutton might repeal a landmark funding agreement for public schools.
PHOTO: NSW Teachers Federation is asking voters not to risk Peter Dutton at the upcoming election CREDIT: NSW Teachers Federation.
The funding agreement is designed to elevate public schools to 100 percent of the Schooling Resource Standard (SRS), and would be a result of raising the federal contribution from 20 to 25 percent.
The survey was revealed today, despite the Shadow Minister for Education Sarah Henderson saying last week, “While the Coalition will match these agreements dollar for dollar, we are concerned they contain little in the way of specific reforms which are crucial to raising academic standards.”
PHOTO: Shadow Minister for Education Sarah Henderson.
NSW Teachers Federation President, Henry Rajendra, asserted, “This funding agreement is not just important — it’s essential. Teachers from Bungendore to Bombala are telling us exactly why. Their schools are under-resourced, their students are missing out, and they’re afraid that Peter Dutton would take us back to the days of deep education cuts.”
PHOTO: Bombala Public School – The NSW Teachers Federation claims teachers from Bungendore to Bombala have told the federation they are under resourced, and afraid of cuts under Peter Dutton CREDIT: BPS
Shadow Minister for Education Sarah Henderson asserts the Albanese government hasn’t revealed the true details of its 10-year school funding and reform agreements. “Of the additional $16.5 billion promised, only a mere $407.5 million will be delivered in the next four years. That means a Year 7 student today will see no meaningful benefit before they finish school,” Ms Henderson said.
The NSW Teachers Federation survey also shows supposed insights into the specific needs within Eden-Monaro, with 66 percent of local teachers who responded, expressing that students with disabilities or learning difficulties would gain the most from the continued funding.
Mr Rajendra emphasised before a rally at Karabar High School today, “Teachers don’t trust Peter Dutton on education. They remember what happened last time the Coalition was in power, and they know their students can’t afford a repeat,” he said.
PHOTO: NSW Teachers Federation President, Henry Rajendra.