On 9 September, Federal Education Minister announced the formation of a Teaching and Learning Commission, bringing together the functions of ACARA, AITSL, AERO and ESA under one national body that the Federal Government hopes will better integrate curriculum, assessment, evidence and innovation nationwide.
While the new Commission has been broadly welcomed from across Australia’s education sector, questions have been raised as to what it will mean for the teaching profession, with some voicing concerns as to the wisdom of bringing ACARA – the independent assessment body overseeing the national curriculum – into the fold.
As Australia’s premier cross-sector professional association, the Australian Council for Education Leaders (ACEL) has been following these developments closely.
In a statement last week, ACEL said the merger presents “a rare opportunity to establish a coherent, integrated framework for national education leadership”, pointing to its Statement of Commitment to the Profession of Teaching as a path to achieving this.
ACEL President, Elizabeth Foster….