Schools
Inclusion the focus for safe schools
Making schools inclusive for students who are same sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse is all encompassing and involves coordination......
Is means testing of public schools a looming reality?
A leaked federal government discussion paper revealed the government is considering reviewing how education funding operates. The paper provided four......
School curriculum review not so widely well-received
On Monday the long-awaited report of the review of the National Curriculum was released. Much of the media coverage has......
Public schools going independent
Since 2009 Western Australian public schools have been turning independent, and now nearly two thirds of the state’s public schools......
Aussies falling behind in education standards
Results are out for Australia from the survey of education outcomes called PISA, and they’re not good. Our goal is......
Schools embrace peace
From understanding the plight of child soldiers to creating a friendly environment in classrooms, the Save The Children Global Peace......
Muck-up day in the spotlight
It’s that time of year again when school leavers from around the country revel in their muck-up day… but not......
Indigenous teachers tackle racism in the staffroom
We can expect to hear some rude or even racist comments from naughty kids in the classroom from time-to-time, but......
Coalition pledges independence for public schools
In its education policy announcement today, the Coalition pledged $70 million for around 1500 public schools to gain greater autonomy......
Will public schools be left behind as Catholic schools sign up for Gonski?
Advocates for the Gonski school reforms say they could have the opposite of their intended effect if the remaining states......