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In The Classroom
Year 12 subject cuts affecting access to university
Reports this month show student enrolments at a central Queensland public high school had fallen by 12.5% over a 15-month…
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School Management
Is isolation an effective discipline tool?
Last week a group of parents heavily criticised prestigious Victorian private school Geelong Grammar for using isolation as a form…
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Techguide
Social media ban laws to be strengthened
Labor will introduce legislation on Monday to bolster the powers of the online safety watchdog and double fines for social…
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Policy & Reform
Why is VET treated as a backup plan?
At the end of each school year, we see the same ritual play out. Year 12 results are released and…
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In The Classroom
The real reason girls aren’t studying maths
The t-shirt is yellow, 100% cotton and meant for “everyday wear”. Across the front, it declares in italic script, “I’m…
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In The Classroom
Should we ‘stream’ students based on ability?
Educators have long debated whether students should be “streamed” – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance.…
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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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