'Aren't women supposed to be smart nowadays?': inquiry told of bullying

Medical students victimised and belittled by senior colleagues or professors are silenced from reporting the harassment or bullying for fear they will be "marked for life" and find their career progress blocked as a result, a Senate inquiry has heard.

The 'worst school in the state' gets a fresh start

A school with a long and troubled history of violence and disadvantage has been given a fresh start this week as students moved into brand new school facilities.

What's really behind Australia's declining international education results

Australian students' slide in the international benchmarks for reading and numeracy may not be the fault of the students, the teachers, or the school system, says Finnish education expert Pasi Sahlberg.

Why former ABC boss Mark Scott is loving his new job

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"This is education's moment," according to Mark Scott, the new head of NSW's Department of Education.

HSC maths: Marshmallow question was 'something else'

Most people don't head into their maths exam with glee, but a bit of dread might not be a bad thing, according to Blakehurst High student Madelaine Allen.

Pay when you graduate: the student-led education model

How would vocational training work if it was set up for students, not the industry?

Education overhaul 'an odd policy for a Liberal government'

The vocational education industry says the government's radical overhaul of the sector could "cripple" legitimate operators and limit student choice.

Women outperform men in postgraduate STEM degrees

A new snapshot of gender equity in NSW has revealed an unexpected bright spot. 

HSC reform fears: 'It labels them as failures'

Critics say the government's new NAPLAN prerequisite puts pressure on kids before they are mature enough to handle it.