This story was published on 19 May. Hi, I’m Wade Zaglas, education editor for Education Review. Today we're starting our weekly round up of the key stories and issues of the week. You can either read the summary or listen ...

Separating kids according to their assessed ability is the norm in Australian education. In fact, 98 per cent of schools use some form of streaming, with advantages perceived for all parties involved. High-performing students are put on a fast track ...

The lower-attaining the student, the worse the effect streaming has on them, new research has found. Published in the Cambridge Journal of Education, a study found that streaming creates a 'culture of dependency' in 'lower' classes, which inhibits students' learning. Using data ...