Parents will now have access to data that details how young children in their community are faring in key developmental areas. The Australian Early Development Index, released by the government on Tuesday, will also allow national comparisons to be made. ...

Queensland's education authorities have launched an investigation into claims of students cheating on national numeracy and literacy tests at two Brisbane schools. Education minister Julia Gillard says accusations that cheating occurred during the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) ...

New anti-harassment laws to be introduced by the federal government will give legal protection to young victims of cyber and classroom bullying. The changes will mean victims under the age of 16 will be able to use sexual harassment laws ...

Two sacked Victorian high school students have appeared before the industrial tribunal to challenge an award that makes it illegal for retailers to give workers short shifts. Leticia Harrison and Matthew Spencer were among six teenagers who lost their jobs ...

Although the South Australian government won't detail complaints about the school stimulus program, it has admitted they do exist. The federal government's Building the Education Revolution (BER) scheme has come under investigation after reports of rorting. The SA opposition has ...

While the Victorian government is spruiking a $469.5 million boost to education and early childhood development in its 2010/11 budget, the education union has said the funding level is a disappointment. Australian Education Union (AEU) Victorian president Mary Bluett said ...