Senate report on Quality of School Education

Education systems are often like vehicles that have been to the panel beater too many times. After 15 years they need a new fender, the engine needs repairs to keep running, the tyres need changing and woops it's time to replace this sparkplug. But governments have to keep these cars on the road even if sometimes the wheels don't align and the windscreen is broken. And it's a remarkable testament to the fortitude and commitment of teachers that they keep the vehicle on the road even when both the road and the map keep changing.

The report (ISBN 978-0-642-71856-3 ) is available on the Australian Government website.