Children in the state’s most disadvantaged public schools showed more progress in maths and reading over 2021 than they did in the year before the pandemic despite the term-long lockdown, new research has found.
Children in the state’s most disadvantaged public schools showed more progress in maths and reading over 2021 than they did in the year before the pandemic despite the term-long lockdown, new research has found.
Children in the state’s most disadvantaged public schools showed more progress in maths and reading over 2021 than they did in the year before the pandemic despite the term-long lockdown, new research has found.
Tasmanian Labor
Labor will introduce a systematic, phonics-based program in primary schools
In addition, 20 speech pathologists will be employed to work with students
A majority Labor Government will launch the most ambitious literacy program Tasmanian schools have ever seen.
More than 350 additional teachers will be employed over the next six years to provide small group and one-on-one teaching to students who need extra help.
Labor’s $45.5 million plan, at full rollout, will also include the hiring of 20 additional speech pathologists to work with students as well as $1 million each year in professional development for teachers.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said this plan was an investment in Tasmania’s future.
Jeremy Rockliff,Minister for Education and Training The Tasmanian Government strongly welcomes interest from across our community in improving literacy.