Geelong public schools will undergo more than $10m worth of upgrades next year, including a new wellbeing centre and additional unisex toilets – but parents from a local state school are accusing the government of neglecting the region’s most urgent ...
More »To ban or not to ban social media is not the right question: Opinion
The recent discourse around banning social media platforms – particularly those that allegedly pose risks to privacy, national security and mental health – has escalated to a fever pitch. The Albanese government last Thursday introduced world-first legislation to enforce a ...
More »Teachers resigning due to “secondary trauma”
A new study has exposed the under-researched "silent cost" of educating students who are going through trauma at home that enters the school gates. A survey of 2285 educators and school staff has investigated the impact of Secondary Traumatic Stress ...
More »Four more Sydney high schools go co-ed: See the full list
The NSW government is turning more single-sex high schools co-ed after hearing that most public school Sydney parents prefer a co-educational option, although some students and parents at the schools themselves disagree. Neighbouring schools James Cook Boys Technology High School ...
More »VCAA chief resigns after students given answers to VCE exam
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) chief executive has resigned after a handful of VCE exams contained almost identical questions to sample cover sheets that had hidden questions written on them. Most recently, two sets of exams were compromised ...
More »ACT next state to sign Clare’s funding deal
The ACT is the most recent state to sign onto Jason Clare's Better and Fairer Schools Agreement, which will offer even more money to the territory's already fully-funded schools. It will become the first jurisdiction in Australia to achieve 102.5 ...
More »The Education Review guide to ed-tech: What your school needs next
The world of ed-tech has so much to offer schools. Here’s our snapshot of some of the ways you and your students can benefit, plus expert advice to help you navigate the challenges. There’s no question that technology has radically ...
More »Solving school refusal with river trekking
Many schools across the state are struggling with student numbers, student attendance and the ability to make learning relevant and fun. For a small independent school on the Mid North Coast, set up primarily to remove kids from the streets ...
More »Hands-on learning improves education outcomes for Year 12 school leavers
Moving from high school to tertiary education can be a daunting step for many Year 12 school leavers – What career? Which degree? Where to study? And can I afford to do it? But, there is another important factor to ...
More »Schools issued urgent jumping castle warning ahead of end-of-year celebrations
Principals and community group leaders hiring inflatable equipment and rides for end-of-year celebrations are being warned to conduct safety checks, after WorkSafe found dangerous setups at two Melbourne schools. Victorian major event organisers have also been warned about their use ...
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