This document (24 page PDF) was endorsed by all education ministers in Australia, so it carries a certain heft. Based on two overarching goals, it basically has four principles: excellence and equity; confident and creative individuals; successful lifelong learners; and active and informed members of the community. Each section of the "ambitious" report is a grab-bag of aspirational statements (high expectations, personalized learning, supporting all sectors, etc. etc.). The important parts are probably the action statements, and of those, the blue pages are probably the ones that will be emphasized the most: strengthening early childhood education, developing world-class curriculum and assessment, and getting quality data. Judging from the coverage, it was well recerived by faith-based and independent schools, but criticized by disability groups. The highlight of the report is probably the artwork by Nerine Tilmouth.
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