The President writes Blowtorch on politicians The Public Education Convention placed the spotlight, or perhaps blowtorch, firmly on the performance and prospects of our federal politicians.
Public schools don t just exist to serve the public by educating individuals.
They actually turn a group of individuals with a host of differences into a civic entity we call a public . Alan Reid, Associate Professor, University of South Australia. The public education system is the foundation of Australia s multicultural, democratic society, Public schools and colleges are open to all, regardless of religion, race, culture, social status, disability, economic circumstance or isolation. State and Federal Governments have an obligation to Australia s children to provide the resources needed for the highest quality public education system. Such investment in education is the surest way to guarantee our nation s future.