New laws to lift standards in Queensland schools and childcare centres
Source: Queensland. Minister for Education and Training. Media Release
"Primary teachers will be tested on their literacy, numeracy and science skills before entering Queensland classrooms under new laws passed by the Bligh Government.
Education and Training Minister Geoff Wilson said the amendments would allow the Queensland College of Teachers to develop a new testing regime for teacher graduates.
“We expect testing to begin by the end of 2011,” Mr Wilson said.
This move is in response to a key recommendation by Professor Geoff Masters as part of his report into Queensland’s education system."