ALP’s teacher plan to bring ‘best and brightest’

THE ALP has announced a plan to attract highly skilled professionals to a second career in teaching.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk yesterday announced that a government she would lead would attract the “best and brightest” to schools across Queensland.

The Chronicle, as part of the Fair Go For Our Kids campaign, revealed children in regional areas were less likely to obtain a Year 12 education than those in the city. Education experts called for experienced Queensland professionals to be brought into the teaching profession.

The ALP’s policy comes after the LNP announced it would test how new teachers’ were able help students on literacy and numeracy before allowing them to work.

Ms Palaszczuk said the ALP’s $107 million program was designed to get better outcomes for students.

“To have the best future for Queensland children, we need to have the best schools with the best teachers,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

“We want to ensure Queensland students have access to the best learning so they can find jobs, participate fully in a growing economy and go on to further jobs and training and education.” Labor’s plan to attract teachers through transition programs is something education experts have called for as part of our Fair Go For Our Kids campaign.