Funding
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More stress, unclear gains: are selective schools really worth it?
Thousands of primary and secondary students in Sydney andĀ MelbourneĀ are preparing for selective entrance exams. If successful, students will gain entry…
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Less screen time, more physical activity planned for OSHC
An ambitious new research program aims to help Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) providers boost physical activity and reduce screen…
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Sector underwhelmed by early childhood budget announcement
Missed opportunities and lack of inclusivity in budget measures for early childhood education and care, say commentators. The federal governmentās…
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AEU calls for the government to ‘step up’ after releasing State of Our Schools survey
Public school principals are struggling to provide adequate funding for students with a disability and report having to siphon funds…
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NSW follows Victoria’s lead in hiring tutors to help struggling students catch up
The NSW government will offer free tutoring next year to disadvantaged students who have struggled after periods of home learning…
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Australia ‘below OECD average’ in public education funding as inequity gap widens
The latest Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report highlights that Australiaās public spending on education is shrouded by…
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