Impact of Funding Decision Felt in Science Education

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THE Federal Government recently announced the discontinuation of funding to two major elements of its science education program in schools a Primary Connections and Science by Doing.

The Toowoomba Catholic Education Office said this announcement had serious repercussions as 50 per cent of Australian primary schools were using these programs as a cornerstone for delivering cost-effective, robust and practical science skills to primary and teenage students.

The Primary Connections and Science by Doing programs developed by The Australian Academy of Science were highly regarded by scientists, industry and educational practitioners alike.

Australian 15-year-old …