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THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION - THE DEVIL'S IN THE DETAIL, MR RUDD
25 January 2007

The commitment by the Federal Opposition to an 'education revolution' has been welcomed by Australian Academy of Science President Professor Kurt Lambeck - but he stresses that the vision needs to be underpinned by a structured, detailed and costed plan.

Professor Lambeck said: ' I am pleased that education is at the core of Labor's long-term national integrated policy strategy for the nation, especially as a prime feature of the Academy's work has been its ceaseless commitment to education across all disciplines and levels, not only science.'

As an example, he cited the overwhelming success of the Academy's science and literacy educational program, Primary Connections. This national award-winning program has been highly successful in giving primary school teachers the tools to engage their students and harness their natural curiosity for exploring how the world works.

Professor Lambeck said: 'There is an undeniable link between an educated work force and Australia's social and environmental health and prosperity. The Academy is delighted, therefore, that Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd has recognised this by calling for a much more significant investment in education.

'If his words can be translated into action, we will benefit from a nation that has a smarter, more flexible and productive workforce.

'I look forward to seeing the fine print of Mr Rudd's education revolution.'