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Andy Mison

@andymison.bsky.social
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Advocate for an equitable, excellent education for every Australian, for life. President of the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association www.aspa.asn.au

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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
We need to be more ambitious for Australian education reform! johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...
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Ready for real education reform?
Funding and regulating schools in our federation is wildly duplicative and complicated.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
My piece in the guardian today. 14 years of worsening occupational violence against school leaders should alarm us all…. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I loved being a principal, but Australia has grown complacent about the growing violence directed at educators | Andy Mison
School principals are resilient but, in an alarming number of cases, their job harms them. We would not tolerate these conditions in other workplaces
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Speaking to @jasonclaremp.bsky.social was a fantastic way to start our National Summit yesterday. There was great optimism in the room at the prospect of fully funding our public schools at last. @aspaleaders.bsky.social
ASPA President Andy Mison speaking with Jason Clare MP at the ASPA National Summit in Parliament House.
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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Very good from Emma, as usual www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The US we thought we knew is gone – and Australians know it | Emma Shortis
Donald Trump is upending the world order his country helped to create. He may also upend Australian foreign policy in the process
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
We need a fair regulatory and funding framework for all Australian schools. @aspaleaders.bsky.social www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/pub...
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Public schools 'left behind' as funding gap widens
New data highlights growing inequities in Australia's schools. With an election looming, the pressure is on for bipartisan education reform
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
European Parliament member 👇🏽
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
We need more scrutiny of the way public funds are subsidising the private school sector. Outrageous that they’re funded well above the public sector . www.news.com.au/national/mon...
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Big news for school funding today- Albo just announced that VIC and SA are signing on the Better Fairer Funding Agreement. I’m also hearing of a possible breakthrough on the 5%…
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
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Greens propose abolishing fees for public schools across Australia
Public school fees have steadily increased over time, with the Parliamentary Budget Office now estimating a cost of about $500 a year per child, but the Greens are pushing to abolish the expense altog...
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Independent Media Australia. @indymediaaus.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/12/2024
No Christmas presents for public schools johnmenadue.com/no-christmas-presen… #Auspol
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No Christmas presents for public schools - Pearls and Irritations
There are no Christmas presents for public schools in new interim funding agreements between the Albanese Government and the major states.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
These are not good people
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
The narrow focus on NAPLAN has squeezed out other important human pursuits that are important for life www.smh.com.au/culture/musi...
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Focus on NAPLAN stifles arts and music education: report
Perceptions that art and music are “bludge” subjects are among factors depriving NSW students of a well-rounded arts and music education, a parliamentary inquiry has found.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Odd to talk about the divisiveness of 3 flags, it’s really 4 when you include the union jack.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Exactly!
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Those parallel lines are indeed glorious
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Just say shit enough and it’s legit.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
He needs to work that Tik Tok, baby.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
G’day Jim. Interfere with the RBA, and be braver on social justice and the environment.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
The world is so polarised and angry atm, fight it with calm and offers to lick the bowl!
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Such a debate should include political voices beyond the duopoly given their shrinking market share.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
ASPA welcomes the ongoing dialogue with @jasonclaremp.bsky.social and the National Principal Reference Group, working towards positive change in Australian education. Read here: www.aspa.asn.au/national-pri... @andymison.bsky.social
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National Principal Reference Group Meets with Education Minister
Andy Mison, President and Executive Director of the Australian Secondary Principals' Association (ASPA), today welcomed the second meeting of the National Principal Reference Group with the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education. “ASPA has long advocated for a unified national voice representing school leaders and their communities," Mison stated.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Remind me again, why do we think publishing MySchools data is a good thing? My latest blog: www.aspa.asn.au/post/my-scho...
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My School 2024: Competition Beats Equity.
I've been reflecting on this week's release of the 2024 My School data and trawling through media story after media story, following the same annual pattern of listing schools like it’s the NRL/AFL fi...
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
WTAF?
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
At Sydney Uni today with these two legends discussing the insidious commodification of our education system. @msciffer.bsky.social
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Penny Underwood @pennycu.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Why do these schools ‘need’ public funding at all? Their families already choose to pay multiples of your school’s SRS when their children could attend their local public school. This is how gov funding of wealthy schools increases inequality in our school system. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Twenty private schools with wealthiest parents received $130m total in Australian public funds in 2023
Data comes as education minister remains stalled in negotiations with states and territories over contributions to Schooling Resource Standard
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
ASPA on MySchool 2024: Celebrate successes, yes, but let's not forget the need for equitable funding and a nuanced understanding of student outcomes. #MySchool2024 #EducationEquity #FundOurSchools Read here: www.aspa.asn.au/myschool-202...
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MySchool 2024: Success at a Cost
The Australian Secondary Principals' Association (ASPA) notes the release of the 2024 My School data, acknowledging the achievements of schools and systems demonstrating improved student outcomes. ASP...
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
“Tax payer cash being foie-grased”!!!
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Great essay by George Megalogenis, perfect prep for the 2025 election. Can’t find him or the Quarterly Essay or Chris Feik on bluesky to tag though! 😢
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
I often think of that story that Paul McCartney tells about John Lennon insisting ‘the movement you need is on your shoulder’ should stay in ‘Hey Jude’, when it started as a placeholder lyric. Doesn’t make sense, but absolutely does also.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Make a list of song titles without self-curating, then work on the ones that resonate. Do a wild and loose first draft using phonetic non-words when you get stuck. Get more critical on subsequent edits.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
@pennyallmanpayne.com is a true advocate for teachers and public education. youtu.be/Cw2N9BUf6NU?...
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Labor has joined with the Coalition to lock in public school underfunding for a decade
YouTube video by Australian Greens
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
I’m sorry for your loss Richard.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
The upcoming Trump presidency might be the painful catharsis.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
We need a new accord for school funding and regulation that can address Australia’s growing school segregation www.theaustralian.com.au/education/pr...
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Australian education separates students from different backgrounds to a greater extent than many other countries: blog.aare.edu.au/we-know-aust...
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We know Australia has a private/public divide. But there's even more inequality
Inequality: Ultimately students, families and societies lose in a system that divides students, rather than bringing them together.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Great conversations today with Dai Lee MP and Alicia Payne MP on supporting our public schools and working toward a new accord for schools funding and regulation.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Kids' health and safety must come first. Social media's negative physical and mental health impacts are significant, and schools and parents are mostly not equipped to manage it yet. Until we have better safeguards, a ban seems necessary. www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/welln...
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Nice to talk with @Kate Chaney MP today on teacher shortages and school funding.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
I reckon it will be variations on 50/50.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
A sensible Australia would chart a more independent course.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
This is a very important and interesting read about Australian climate change policy: “The Australian Public Servant Who Helped The Oil Industry Convince The World That Stopping Climate Change Was Too Expensive” drilled.media/news/Ipieca3
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The Australian Public Servant Who Helped The Oil Industry Convince The World That Stopping Climate Change Was Too Expensive
Brian Fisher, an economist employed for decades by the Australian government, was essential to obstructing not just climate policy in Australia but global climate action.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
If It Bleeds and Holly are enjoyable, not horror.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I joined my peak principal association colleagues today to speak with Jason Clare MP on school leader wellbeing, teacher shortages, and ensuring effective implementation of the new school funding agreement. We spoke with strong solidarity about the need to support all of our young people.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Good times had by all at the 4Cs book launch last night!
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Had a lovely time learning with the NSWSPC state council today! #principals
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
The ACT sets a national precedent! ASPA applauds the agreement securing 102.5% SRS funding for public schools. This is what prioritising education looks like. #ACTEdu #FundOurSchools #auspol Read here: www.aspa.asn.au/aspa-celebra...
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ASPA Celebrates Historic Funding Boost for ACT Public Schools
The Australian Secondary Principals' Association (ASPA) applauds the landmark agreement between the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Commonwealth governments to fund ACT public schools at 102.5%...
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
‘You don’t know if you’ll survive jail’. This is a profound injustice.
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
This ACT Education deal means Canberra public schools will be funded at 102.5% of the SRS by 2026. At last, a public school system supporting kids above the bare minimum. ASPA statement here: www.aspa.asn.au/aspa-celebra...
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ASPA Celebrates Historic Funding Boost for ACT Public Schools
The Australian Secondary Principals' Association (ASPA) applauds the landmark agreement between the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Commonwealth governments to fund ACT public schools at 102.5%...
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
I’m with Jason Clare on this. Public money going to school sectors should ‘glow in the dark’ www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/a-n...
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'A national trend': School funds allegedly being funnelled into burgeoning bureaucracies
Principals claim a nationwide trend is diverting vital school funds to bureaucracy, leaving disadvantaged students struggling for essential resources
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Andy Mison @andymison.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
It’s the righteous work.
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