Aus: Chris Pyne commits to improving teacher-training
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 3:36 pm
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Monday 1 June 2015
Media Release
The Hon Christopher Pyne MP
Minister for Education and Training
Leader of the House
The Minister for Education and Training, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has welcomed new appointments to the Board of the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).
“The Australian Government is absolutely committed to improving the quality of teacher training – the most important factor affecting student performance,” Mr Pyne said.
“AITSL plays a pivotal role in implementing the Government’s response to the Teacher Education Ministerial Advisory Group report Action Now: Classroom Ready Teachers.
“As part of the 2015-16 Budget, we are providing $16.9 million over the next four years to implement the Government’s response to the TEMAG report to improve teacher education in Australia.