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Symes, Colin; Gulson, Kalervo N. – Educational Policy, 2008
Fundamentalist and evangelical Christianity is growing in popularity in Australia, concurrent with the ascendancy of the new Christian school. This article examines the historical and policy landscapes that have given rise to this educational phenomenon and draws some links with other education systems, particularly the United States. It is argued…
Descriptors: Christianity, Foreign Countries, Parochial Schools, Politics of Education
Perso, Thelma – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2007
Politicians have used the promise of "back to basics in our schools" as an educational platform for some time now, possibly in recognition that this is something the general population perceives as an issue they might just vote for. In the various positions the author has held, both professional and in community service, she has been…
Descriptors: Back to Basics, Cognitive Processes, Parliamentary Procedures, Foreign Countries