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Investigators still can't explain asbestos at Canberra school

Investigators still can't explain asbestos at Canberra school

One parent, whose eight-year-old daughter was playing in garden beds at the school last week, said he hadn't heard anything from the school.

  • by Sherryn Groch

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Childcare centres to shut doors as workers strike over pay
Education

Childcare centres to shut doors as workers strike over pay

The United Voice union says owners and parents support strike action.

  • by Alison Brown
Moora college saved as federal government comes to the party
Education

Moora college saved as federal government comes to the party

The federal government will stump up the $8.7 million needed for the refurbishment of Moora Residential College.

  • by staff writers
'Silly': PM's call for values-free public schools makes little sense
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'Silly': PM's call for values-free public schools makes little sense

It’s not just sex education or anti-bullying programs that reflect a school’s values.

  • by Kerri Sackville
'It's slightly awkward': Why schools are filming teachers
Education

'It's slightly awkward': Why schools are filming teachers

The scene is similar to a sports team digesting video of the weekend’s match. The teacher sits down with a coach to analyse their performance in the classroom.

  • by Henrietta Cook
Why Scott Morrison sends his daughters to private school
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Why Scott Morrison sends his daughters to private school

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a public school anti-violence program makes his "skin curl" and is why he sends his daughters to a Sydney private school.

  • by Pallavi Singhal
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Changing of the guard for two Queensland universities
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Changing of the guard for two Queensland universities

Two new vice-chancellors will take on leadership of CQU and Griffith in 2019.

  • by Lucy Stone
Sydney Uni's world-first plan to mark graduates on inventiveness
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Sydney Uni's world-first plan to mark graduates on inventiveness

From 2020, Sydney University will mark graduating students on inventiveness, critical thinking and "cultural competence".

  • by Jordan Baker
Sydney school getting students into top high schools without tutoring
Education

Sydney school getting students into top high schools without tutoring

St Ives North is taking its own approach to gifted and talented teaching.

  • by Pallavi Singhal
Boys forced to use girls' showers in WA high schools due to 'unfair' underfunding
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Boys forced to use girls' showers in WA high schools due to 'unfair' underfunding

“Meanwhile private schools are enjoying upgrades such as food studios and new soccer pitches. It’s simply not fair and definitely not needs-based."

  • by staff writers
'Scared and furious': Woman shocked to discover she has $36,000 education debt
Education

'Scared and furious': Woman shocked to discover she has $36,000 education debt

Jeanette Steendam received the shock of her life when she tried to lodge her tax return: a $36,000 debt for a course she never completed.

  • by Henrietta Cook & Farrah Tomazin