Summary of the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration
The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration outlines Australia’s national vision and goals for education, placing young Australians at its centre. It was agreed upon by all Australian education ministers and builds on previous declarations to ensure that education continues to meet the needs of students in a rapidly changing world.
Key Goals:
- Excellence and Equity – Ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their background, and that education fosters inclusivity and fairness.
- Developing Confident, Lifelong Learners – Preparing students to be creative, adaptable, and informed members of society with strong foundational skills and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Commitments to Action:
- Strengthening partnerships between schools, families, and communities.
- Supporting quality teaching and leadership in education.
- Ensuring strong early childhood education as a foundation for learning.
- Developing core skills in literacy and numeracy in primary school.
- Enhancing middle years education to keep students engaged.
- Providing pathways for lifelong learning and smooth transitions from school to further education or employment.
- Delivering a world-class curriculum and assessment system.
- Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to achieve their full potential.
- Addressing educational disadvantage to promote equity for all learners.
- Improving accountability and transparency in education outcomes.
The declaration recognises the role of education in shaping the future of individuals and the nation, ensuring that all young Australians have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in a complex and evolving world.
For more details, please see the full document here: Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration