Bilingual lessons “hinder Indigenous children’s learning”

A Sydney-based think tank has found that bilingual teaching is one reason why many Indigenous children are underachieving. The Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) report finds that Indigenous students are taught English as a second language, and at a later stage than their urban counterparts. The report also says inflexible state and territory government policies are restricting students’ progress. Get details at the Australian Broadcasting System website.