Some political changes have been made in Austalia with very phonics-friendly Chris Pyne losing his education post.
What will changes to the national curriculum mean for schools - experts respond
https://theconversation.com/what-will-c ... pond-46933
Aus: Chris Pyne replaced
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Re: Aus: Chris Pyne replaced
More about phonics in Australia:
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/brea ... 7538833843New curriculum to boost phonics focus
New curriculum to boost phonics focus
September 22, 2015
EDUCATION ministers want a greater focus on phonics in teaching reading but it remains to be seen how it will trickle down to the classroom.
THE revised and rebalanced national curriculum will be unveiled in mid-October after education ministers from all jurisdictions agreed to its release.
It includes streamlining subjects taught in primary schools, strengthening references to Western influences on Australian history, and boosting the teaching of phonics.
Ministers also agreed to teacher training changes to make sure all educators are well-prepared to teach phonics.
But it will be up to each state and territory how and when to integrate the national curriculum into their individual syllabus.