Education
Xenophon to have casting votes on university reform package
The government’s University reforms package is proving to be a polarising piece of legislation as it heads to the Senate......
Indigenous literacy day
Today marked the celebration of indigenous literacy day, and featured events around the country, highlighting works by indigenous authors and......
Hands-on teaching wins a WA teacher the Mentoring Girls in Maths Award
How does choice affect student’s motivation to learn? According to one Western Australian teacher, it’s the key. The Wire spoke......
Senate reviews university funding
Proposed changes to university funding have been reviewed by the senate committee into higher education. The committee recommends going ahead......
NAPLAN results fuel debate
Slumping literacy standards in NAPLAN results have caused a fresh round of debate about Australia’s education system. South Australia was the......
The NDIS and Supporting Managed Change
With the National Disability Insurance Scheme rolling out, a balance must be struck between supporting stability, and encouraging risk-taking to......
Chinese International students need sex-ed in Australian Universities
Sex education is officially supposed to be taught in Chinese high schools. But many Chinese university students now living and......
Indigenous Picture Books help to tell the history of Aboriginal Australia
Young adult and children’s fiction has long brought us books filled with imaginary creatures and worlds filled with wizards and warlocks.......
Young Iraqi refugee recognised for community contribution
Asaad Fadhil Alshekhly arrived in Australia in 2014 after a treacherous four-year journey from Iraq. The young refugee’s education was......
Queensland Government will cut funding to Safe Schools
The Queensland government will stop funding to the anti-bullying program Safe Schools which is designed to educate students, staff and families......