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January 28, 2010

Criticism of Australia's National School Comparison Website

Lucy Carter:

Independent policy think-tank the Grattan Institute has added to growing criticism of the Federal Government's My School website, saying it will not give an adequate assessment of a school's performance.

My School, scheduled to be launched tomorrow, has already come under heavy criticism.

The Education Union says it will unfairly stigmatise disadvantaged schools, and the Secondary Principals Council says it fails to include crucial data about school funding.

However, several parent groups have supported the proposal to provide information on school performance.

Federal Education Minister Julia Gillard says it will provide parents and the community with accurate information, allowing them to be their own judge.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at January 28, 2010 1:02 AM
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