Public urged to voice support for new curriculum ahead of deadline

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published July 7, 2021

More than 150 Indigenous education experts and classroom practitioners have released a statement in support of proposed changes to the Australian Curriculum.

People are being urged to write in to the Australian Curriculum Review ahead of tomorrow’s public consultation deadline.

The proposed changes have been harshly criticised by conservative commentators, with Sky News host Andrew Bolt describing them as “ ...

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