The HSC has been a stressful time for successive generations of year 12 students, but the current crop has found a decidedly millennial form of catharsis and humour to get through their exams.
Numbers line up for girls who put in hard yards
For some it was tough but fair, for others it didn't add up. That was the verdict as thousands of NSW students tackled their first HSC maths exams on Tuesday.
200 schools worse off in new scheme
More than 200 public schools in NSW, many in low socio-economic areas, will receive less funding next year under the new Gonski-inspired model, despite an overall $100 million boost to the sector and gains at most schools.
Mixed blessing as principals get power to sack teachers
Principals will gain the power to fire poor-performing teachers under a wide-ranging state government plan for Victorian students to rival the world's best.
Mysterious travellers
Mysterious rogue exoplanets, wandering the universe, are becoming better understood.
Experience the great teacher when adults return to school
At the age of 63, teacher Allan Preiss decided to have a go at studying a VCE subject.
How to prosper in long run
Unhelpful funding model needs to be changed to offer young people a better understanding.
Fury over evaluation process
Principals tip up to 40 per cent failure rate for teachers in government's new performance review regime.
Helping hands across the finish line
Better understanding of what lies ahead may help young people complete their studies.
On top of the learning curve
Experience turns out to be a good teacher.
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