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February 09, 2004
Good schools?
John Howard would have us believe the state school system is failing children, so it is timely that the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has published an article entitled What makes a good school?. Presumably it's one where politicians don't venture for photo opps when they're in campaign mode. According to ACER, some characteristics include 'strong and effective school leaders', 'outstanding school cultures', a learning-centred approach and good monitoring and evaluation systems for school performance. Strong parental and community support is also key. Read the full piece at http://www.acer.edu.au/publications/newsletters/eNews/2004/good_schools_feb04.htm. Posted by belinda at February 9, 2004 03:13 PMEmail this