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EDUCATION
David McCloskey’s research (″ The Lost Boys: Australia’s male education ‘catastrophe ‴, 22/9) highlighted the flaws in Australia’s school funding model, inconsistent with our values and long overdue for reform. However, adopting NSW’s selective schools approach is not the answer (″ Victoria’s select-entry schools are in demand, but experts warn against their expansion ″, 29/9). Schools such as James Ruse Agricultural High and Baulkham Hills High largely serve students from the wealthiest 1 per cent of families. These schools do little to expand oppor