In the early 2000s, Australia ranked fourth among OECD nations for reading, eighth for science and 11th in maths.

In 2018, the country's rank fell to 16th in reading, 17th in science and 29th in maths.

Former principal and education and school leadership expert, Adam Voigt, says "there's a decline here and it's worth addressing".

In the early 2000s, Australia ranked fourth among OECD nations for reading, eighth for science and 11th in maths.
In 2018, the country's rank fell to 16th in reading, 17th in science and 29th in maths.
Former principal and education and school leadership expert, Adam Voigt, says "there's a decline here and it's worth addressing".

Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft keep Melbourne informed and entertained with their razor sharp wit and humour every morning on 3AW Breakfast, 5.30am-8.30am.

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Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft keep Melbourne informed and entertained with their razor sharp wit and humour every morning on 3AW Breakfast, 5.30am-8.30am. The daily podcast and best segments from their program are uploaded right here.

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