Brisbane schools tackle funding gaps, AI integration, and behaviour management locally.

Queensland state schools are set to receive the largest funding boost in the state's history following a landmark agreement between the Crisafulli and Albanese governments.

State Funding Agreement

The agreement delivers the biggest historical increase for state schools in Queensland. Brisbane schools form part of this statewide allocation, allowing local services to plan longer-term resource decisions around the new support levels.

Catholic Education Adjustments

Major changes to Catholic education in Brisbane have been announced, including the closure of two primary schools and a girls' college converting to a co-educational model. These structural shifts are being implemented through decisions by Brisbane Catholic education authorities to align school offerings with current enrolment patterns.

Handwritten Tasks to Counter AI

School principals in Brisbane are ramping up in-class handwritten tasks to combat the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in education. This local approach focuses on direct classroom oversight by teachers across Brisbane schools to maintain assessment integrity without relying on external tools.

Behaviour Boost Program

The state government has locked in the 'Behaviour Boost' program as an annual $45 million allocation to support schools with behaviour management strategies and professional development. Brisbane schools access this fixed yearly funding to deliver targeted staff training and in-school support services.

Curriculum Inquiry Outcome

An inquiry addressed a systemic failure in nine Queensland schools where Year 12 Ancient History students were taught the wrong topic (Augustus instead of Julius Caesar) for their external exam, though all affected students passed. Brisbane schools are reviewing internal processes in light of the inquiry findings to prevent similar topic mismatches in future external assessments.

Schools will continue applying these funding streams, structural changes and classroom practices in the months ahead.

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