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McCurdy urges participation in Victoria's education inquiry

By Gabriel Garcia

Jul 20, 2023

Encouragement: Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy has called the parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s state education system a perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on the education system. Photo by Contributed

Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is urging residents to have their say in a parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s education system.

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“As legislators, as elected members of parliament, it has been a long time – in fact almost 20 years – since there was a deep dive into the education system in Victoria,” Mr McCurdy said.

“The breadth of this inquiry really focuses on student learning outcomes – let us put Victorian students at the centre of this inquiry – and student well-being, mental health, and engagement.”

Mr McCurdy has called the inquiry a crucial opportunity to also review the state’s teacher cohort, especially in regard to professional development and retention.

“It is important to unpack the issues in terms of listening to people in the field – to teachers and educators, to principals and school leaders, to school councils and, importantly, to parents and past and present students,” he said.

Public submissions to the inquiry close on Friday 13 October 2023.

A report to parliament with findings and recommendations for government is due by 25 June 2024.