From johnmenadue.com: Australia’s education system increasingly prioritizes neoliberal principles, emphasizing standardised testing and efficiency, which risks undermining the holistic development of students.

Standardised assessments, such as the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy, create stress and perpetuate inequities, narrowing the curriculum and hindering the nurturing of empathetic, critical thinkers.

A call for transforming education advocates for holistic assessments, greater focus on the humanities, and collaborative learning environments to foster well-rounded graduates capable of contributing meaningfully to their communities.