Andy Mison
@andymison.bsky.social
Advocate for an equitable, excellent education for every Australian, for life.
President of the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association
www.aspa.asn.au
President of the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association
www.aspa.asn.au
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Andy Mison
@andymison.bsky.social
· May 24
Ready for real education reform?
Funding and regulating schools in our federation is wildly duplicative and complicated.
johnmenadue.com
We need to be more ambitious for Australian education reform! johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...
We need to be more ambitious for Australian education reform! johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...
Ready for real education reform?
Funding and regulating schools in our federation is wildly duplicative and complicated.
johnmenadue.com
May 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
We need to be more ambitious for Australian education reform! johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...
My piece in the guardian today. 14 years of worsening occupational violence against school leaders should alarm us all…. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I loved being a principal, but Australia has grown complacent about the growing violence directed at educators | Andy Mison
School principals are resilient but, in an alarming number of cases, their job harms them. We would not tolerate these conditions in other workplaces
www.theguardian.com
April 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
My piece in the guardian today. 14 years of worsening occupational violence against school leaders should alarm us all…. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Speaking to @jasonclaremp.bsky.social was a fantastic way to start our National Summit yesterday. There was great optimism in the room at the prospect of fully funding our public schools at last. @aspaleaders.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Speaking to @jasonclaremp.bsky.social was a fantastic way to start our National Summit yesterday. There was great optimism in the room at the prospect of fully funding our public schools at last. @aspaleaders.bsky.social
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Very good from Emma, as usual www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The US we thought we knew is gone – and Australians know it | Emma Shortis
Donald Trump is upending the world order his country helped to create. He may also upend Australian foreign policy in the process
www.theguardian.com
March 4, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Very good from Emma, as usual www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We need a fair regulatory and funding framework for all Australian schools. @aspaleaders.bsky.social www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/pub...
Public schools 'left behind' as funding gap widens
New data highlights growing inequities in Australia's schools. With an election looming, the pressure is on for bipartisan education reform
www.theeducatoronline.com
February 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
We need a fair regulatory and funding framework for all Australian schools. @aspaleaders.bsky.social www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/pub...
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European Parliament member 👇🏽
February 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
European Parliament member 👇🏽
We need more scrutiny of the way public funds are subsidising the private school sector. Outrageous that they’re funded well above the public sector . www.news.com.au/national/mon...
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February 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We need more scrutiny of the way public funds are subsidising the private school sector. Outrageous that they’re funded well above the public sector . www.news.com.au/national/mon...
Big news for school funding today- Albo just announced that VIC and SA are signing on the Better Fairer Funding Agreement. I’m also hearing of a possible breakthrough on the 5%…
January 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Big news for school funding today- Albo just announced that VIC and SA are signing on the Better Fairer Funding Agreement. I’m also hearing of a possible breakthrough on the 5%…
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No Christmas presents for public schools https://johnmenadue.com/no-christmas-presents-for-public-schools/ #auspol
No Christmas presents for public schools - Pearls and Irritations
There are no Christmas presents for public schools in new interim funding agreements between the Albanese Government and the major states.
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December 21, 2024 at 5:45 AM
No Christmas presents for public schools https://johnmenadue.com/no-christmas-presents-for-public-schools/ #auspol
The narrow focus on NAPLAN has squeezed out other important human pursuits that are important for life www.smh.com.au/culture/musi...
Focus on NAPLAN stifles arts and music education: report
Perceptions that art and music are “bludge” subjects are among factors depriving NSW students of a well-rounded arts and music education, a parliamentary inquiry has found.
www.smh.com.au
December 12, 2024 at 9:36 AM
The narrow focus on NAPLAN has squeezed out other important human pursuits that are important for life www.smh.com.au/culture/musi...
Odd to talk about the divisiveness of 3 flags, it’s really 4 when you include the union jack.
And here ends any hope of a Dutton-free day, with another manufactured controversy, and a clear dog whistle to the Pauline Hansen racist rabble. Again, it’s not news.
Peter Dutton says he'll never stand in front of an Aboriginal flag as prime minister
The opposition leader stated that the flag's presence in press conferences is a symbol of division.
www.sbs.com.au
December 10, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Odd to talk about the divisiveness of 3 flags, it’s really 4 when you include the union jack.
The world is so polarised and angry atm, fight it with calm and offers to lick the bowl!
December 9, 2024 at 9:25 AM
The world is so polarised and angry atm, fight it with calm and offers to lick the bowl!
Reposted by Andy Mison
ASPA welcomes the ongoing dialogue with @jasonclaremp.bsky.social and the National Principal Reference Group, working towards positive change in Australian education. Read here: www.aspa.asn.au/national-pri... @andymison.bsky.social
National Principal Reference Group Meets with Education Minister
Andy Mison, President and Executive Director of the Australian Secondary Principals' Association (ASPA), today welcomed the second meeting of the National Principal Reference Group with the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education. “ASPA has long advocated for a unified national voice representing school leaders and their communities," Mison stated.
www.aspa.asn.au
December 9, 2024 at 1:35 AM
ASPA welcomes the ongoing dialogue with @jasonclaremp.bsky.social and the National Principal Reference Group, working towards positive change in Australian education. Read here: www.aspa.asn.au/national-pri... @andymison.bsky.social
Remind me again, why do we think publishing MySchools data is a good thing? My latest blog: www.aspa.asn.au/post/my-scho...
My School 2024: Competition Beats Equity.
I've been reflecting on this week's release of the 2024 My School data and trawling through media story after media story, following the same annual pattern of listing schools like it’s the NRL/AFL fi...
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December 7, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Remind me again, why do we think publishing MySchools data is a good thing? My latest blog: www.aspa.asn.au/post/my-scho...
At Sydney Uni today with these two legends discussing the insidious commodification of our education system. @msciffer.bsky.social
December 6, 2024 at 5:05 AM
At Sydney Uni today with these two legends discussing the insidious commodification of our education system. @msciffer.bsky.social
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Why do these schools ‘need’ public funding at all? Their families already choose to pay multiples of your school’s SRS when their children could attend their local public school. This is how gov funding of wealthy schools increases inequality in our school system.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Twenty private schools with wealthiest parents received $130m total in Australian public funds in 2023
Data comes as education minister remains stalled in negotiations with states and territories over contributions to Schooling Resource Standard
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Why do these schools ‘need’ public funding at all? Their families already choose to pay multiples of your school’s SRS when their children could attend their local public school. This is how gov funding of wealthy schools increases inequality in our school system.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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ASPA on MySchool 2024: Celebrate successes, yes, but let's not forget the need for equitable funding and a nuanced understanding of student outcomes. #MySchool2024 #EducationEquity #FundOurSchools
Read here: www.aspa.asn.au/myschool-202...
Read here: www.aspa.asn.au/myschool-202...
MySchool 2024: Success at a Cost
The Australian Secondary Principals' Association (ASPA) notes the release of the 2024 My School data, acknowledging the achievements of schools and systems demonstrating improved student outcomes. ASP...
www.aspa.asn.au
December 4, 2024 at 5:35 AM
ASPA on MySchool 2024: Celebrate successes, yes, but let's not forget the need for equitable funding and a nuanced understanding of student outcomes. #MySchool2024 #EducationEquity #FundOurSchools
Read here: www.aspa.asn.au/myschool-202...
Read here: www.aspa.asn.au/myschool-202...
“Tax payer cash being foie-grased”!!!
“All wealthy schools should be closed and their obscene investments socialismed”
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Who is responsible for the breathtakingly immoral volumes of taxpayer cash being foie-grased to private schools? | First Dog on the Moon
Why it’s people who went to private schools of course!
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2024 at 5:51 PM
“Tax payer cash being foie-grased”!!!
Great essay by George Megalogenis, perfect prep for the 2025 election. Can’t find him or the Quarterly Essay or Chris Feik on bluesky to tag though! 😢
December 3, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Great essay by George Megalogenis, perfect prep for the 2025 election. Can’t find him or the Quarterly Essay or Chris Feik on bluesky to tag though! 😢
@pennyallmanpayne.com is a true advocate for teachers and public education. youtu.be/Cw2N9BUf6NU?...
Labor has joined with the Coalition to lock in public school underfunding for a decade
YouTube video by Australian Greens
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November 28, 2024 at 10:43 PM
@pennyallmanpayne.com is a true advocate for teachers and public education. youtu.be/Cw2N9BUf6NU?...
We need a new accord for school funding and regulation that can address Australia’s growing school segregation www.theaustralian.com.au/education/pr...
www.theaustralian.com.au
November 27, 2024 at 10:42 PM
We need a new accord for school funding and regulation that can address Australia’s growing school segregation www.theaustralian.com.au/education/pr...
Australian education separates students from different backgrounds to a greater extent than many other countries: blog.aare.edu.au/we-know-aust...
We know Australia has a private/public divide. But there's even more inequality
Inequality: Ultimately students, families and societies lose in a system that divides students, rather than bringing them together.
blog.aare.edu.au
November 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Australian education separates students from different backgrounds to a greater extent than many other countries: blog.aare.edu.au/we-know-aust...
Great conversations today with Dai Lee MP and Alicia Payne MP on supporting our public schools and working toward a new accord for schools funding and regulation.
November 26, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Great conversations today with Dai Lee MP and Alicia Payne MP on supporting our public schools and working toward a new accord for schools funding and regulation.