Canada’s ‘haves-and-have-nots’ health system lags behind Europe, study finds Research says funding cuts and poor organisation stop Canadians from accessing healthcare – and 20% have no doctor at all The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2023
Israel's Gaza offensive: 'Unprecedented, without limits and merciless' IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, December 6: We look at how papers are discussing Israel's new phase in its war against Hamas, as its military targets southern Gaza. Many argue Israel is failing to achieve its objective of destroying the Islamist militant group. Also: the OECD's PISA rankings for 2022… France 24 · Dec 6, 2023
The good news is bad news when it comes to Australian pupils’ Pisa scores. But there’s no need to panic Though we stand well above the OECD average, we must double our efforts towards providing more equitable education in the future The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023
Covid wiped out British pupils’ gains in maths and English The UK saw an ‘unprecedented’ drop in results and now ranks behind countries like Singapore and Japan The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
Global Math and Reading Assessment Indicates Widespread Post-Pandemic Learning Loss While U.S. math scores declined on the Program for International Student Assessment test, reading scores remained stable, bucking a global trend. Reason · Dec 5, 2023
Stage-three tax cuts not expected to put pressure on inflation, Chalmers says – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023
UK teenagers bullied more at school than in many other countries One in five UK students said they are made fun of 'a few times a month or more' Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023
Low PISA math scores post-pandemic: Policies need to consider both academic excellence and equity There will be a collective gasp as governments and policymakers reckon with drops in 15 year olds’ math skills in the wake of the pandemic, as captured by the OECD’s release of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 results. The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023
Scotland's education scores decline with global trends, Pisa scores show SCOTLAND has seen declines in performance across reading, science, and mathematics in line with global trends, according to the latest international… The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2023
British teenagers climb global maths and reading rankings despite drop in performance UK students have risen up the world league table depsite performing worse than in 2018 Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023
Students around the world suffered huge learning setbacks during the pandemic, study finds A new study finds that students around the world suffered historic setbacks in reading during the pandemic and even deeper losses in math, with test score decreases so wide that the United States climbed in global rankings simply by falling behind less sharply The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
Australian teenagers record steady results in international tests, but about half are not meeting proficiency standards Australian high school students have achieved steady results in a new round of international tests. The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023
Australian students’ Pisa scores still declining despite climb into OECD top 10 Educational research group says rise is more to do with other countries’ performances dropping The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023
UK pupils’ science and maths scores lowest since 2006 in international tests Global slump means maths and reading rankings still up slightly in OECD assessment of 15-year-olds, but results vary for UK nations The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023 Teachers to get training to deal with poor behaviour in Australian classrooms but experts say more must be done Government reveals $3.5m plan to reduce disruption but Greens say focus should be on socioeconomic and psychosocial challenges facing students
The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023 Why do private schools get more holidays than public schools? It’s that time of year when it seems the more school fees parents pay, the less time their children spend in school.
The Conversation · Dec 2, 2023 A Senate inquiry is calling for a new 'behaviour curriculum' to try and tackle classroom disruptions A Senate inquiry has found Australian students need specific lessons in how to behave.
The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023 Raising a child to 18 in the UK costs more than £200,000 – here's why Before having our first baby last year, we wondered whether we had the money, time and necessary skills to raise a child. Perhaps you find yourself contemplating the same? Many people certainly have, as birth rates have been declining across the world for the past 200 years.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023 'Pensions not safe under Westminster' as triple lock comes under threat THE SNP have warned Scotland’s pensions will never be safe under Westminster control after an economic watchdog called for the triple lock to be…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023 Eurozone inflation falls to within striking distance of 2% target November’s figures fuel speculation about timing ECB interest rate cut as concerns grow about national finances
The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2023 Afternoon Update: Brittany Higgins defends herself under cross-examination; Henry Kissinger dies; and a new newsletter for chart lovers The former Liberal staffer broke down in tears as she told a defamation trial she was more concerned about being raped than about her dress
The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023 Parliamentary report slams mutual obligation, calling for total overhaul of employment services A parliamentary inquiry has delivered a scathing indictment of Australia’s employment services, finding it does not serve the interests of job seekers or employers and urging the privatised system be partially wound back.
International Business Times UK · Nov 29, 2023 Central Banks Risk Tipping UK and Other Developed Countries Into Recession The report highlights the risk of a vicious cycle, where low interest rates fail to stimulate meaningful economic growth and cause a recession.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023 Jim Chalmers welcomes OECD prediction RBA has reached interest rate peak Federal treasurer downplays prospect of posting a second successive budget surplus
The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023 Immigration debate continues – as it happened This blog is now closed