New $10M Melbourne Institute for Excellence in Schools
Source: Victoria. Minister for Education. Media Release
"The Brumby Government will establish a new world-class $10 million institute in North Melbourne to help develop the best principals and the next generation of educational leaders in Victoria. Education Minister and Member for Melbourne Bronwyn Pike unveiled plans for the Victorian Institute of Educational Leadership (VIEL), which will open in North Melbourne on Queensberry Street in 2010.“The Brumby Government is taking action on education which remains our number one priority for the state,” Ms Pike said.“This is why we are investing in the best resources for teachers and students so that ultimately, young Victorians can get the best learning opportunities and the best start in life. The VIEL will provide professional development for existing and aspiring principals and school leaders from across Victoria, all from a state-of-the-art learning hub complete with community facilities right here in Melbourne."