Government Promises ‘Practical’ Reforms in Response to Poor NAPLAN Results

The education minister pointed to the earmarked $16 billion offered to the public school system.

Three school students walk through a park after school lets out in Albany, Western Australia, on Sept. 18, 2023. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

As the NAPLAN results revealed cracks in education levels, the presiding minister said the government would look to introduce “practical” reforms to improve results with its promised $16 billion for public schools.

“I want to table it here. Our proposal includes practical reforms like phonics checks and numeracy checks in year one to identify kids early who are falling behind,” Minister Jason Clare told Parliament.