For too long,governments have been reluctant to pick a side in the reading wars – intimidated by the knee-jerk hysteria that will no doubt arise from the anti-phonics brigade. No longer.
The grit,determination and maturity with which students have faced this year will stand them in good stead to conquer whatever difficulties the future will throw at them.
The NSW Education Minister answers critics of the government's plan for a staged return to school amid the battle against COVID-19.
How we structure principals'salaries must be part of the conversation if we are to improve international rankings.