The OECD, as part of its Education Working Papers series, has published "How technology changes demands for human skills". The paper argues that a technology-rich workplace requires foundational skills including numeracy and literacy, advanced problem-solving skills and advanced communication skills.
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APC supports teacher performance pay but not annual bonuses
While the Australian Parents Council welcomes in principle the commitment by Prime Minister Gillard to invest $1.25 billion to recognise highly accomplished teachers, the council is deeply disappointed with the way the investment is framed within a regime of bonus payments linked to students’ NAPLAN results and National Partnerships.
Clock is Ticking for Funding Misinformation
The Independent Schools Council of Australia says that if the Prime Minister is successful in publishing identical and comparable financial data of each government and non-government school on the My School website later this year, then the Australian Education Union (AEU) will no longer be able to wage its campaign of misinformation regarding schools funding.
