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Funding
Unions call for Budget to address housing costs
Education unions are urging the government to use it’s federal budget to tackle worsening inequality across schools and early childhood…
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Opinion
My daughter proves AI won’t replace teachers
My daughter's digital technologies teacher asked me to come in for a meeting. I wasn't sure what to expect.
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Health and Wellbeing
Help for teenagers’ mental health in ACT
A new hub will provide free mental health care for teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or other ailments in…
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Techguide
Victoria bans phones in non-govt schools
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan will ban phones, smart watches and wireless earbuds in all non-government schools from 2027.
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Health and Wellbeing
Young people less happy than 15 years ago
Young people in English-speaking countries that heavily use social media have experienced a dramatic drop in wellbeing, according to one…
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Techguide
Children at risk from sexual AI chatbots
The eSafety Commissioner has warned children are not protected from AI chatbots that can act as AI girlfriends, generate sexually…
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In The Classroom
Student survey on consent, relationships ed
The Department of Education has funded a survey open to teenagers to inform the next national curriculum on consent, respectful…
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School Management
NAPLAN shouldn’t be used as an entrance exam
School students around Australia have begun NAPLAN testing, this week, and amid technical glitches, there has also been confusion about…
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Policy & Reform
Election cycles stifle education policy
Three or four year-long policies stifle the learning progress and wellbeing of students, according to education leaders who spoke at…
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Health and Wellbeing
What motivates school bullies?
When we think about school bullying, we often focus on victims given the emotional toll they endure, the academic disruption…
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