Education
How political correctness is changing education, according to Abbott, Jones and Donnelly
There is something sinister going on in Australian classrooms. That was the consensus of a former prime minister, a former curriculum reviewer and a radio broadcaster.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Latest
Global warming
These kids are going on strike to protest the 'climate emergency'
Nia and Iolo Cornthwaite will be among a group of Canberra school students protesting government inaction on climate change at a Parliament House rally.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Opinion
Education
Healthy competition benefits all schools, says Catholic schools chief
School funding is based on many factors and it may surprise some people that religion is not one of them. Understanding four basic facts helps explain why.
- by Dallas McInerney
Education
Bilingual schools teaching maths, science in a foreign language
At his school in Sydney's northern suburbs, Felix Scholle, 12, is taught maths, biology, art, music and sport entirely in German.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Education
'Sterile and technical': the problem with primary school report cards
When it comes to school reports, keeping parents and teachers happy is a delicate balancing act.
- by Jordan Baker
Editorial
Editorial
Parents want clear, easy to understand school reports
They want to know what their children can and cannot do, and they want to know in plain English.
Education
'Could do better': report cards face overhaul
Report cards may be overhauled to reflect Gonski emphasis on student improvement.
- by Jordan Baker
Analysis
Education
ACT schools are Australia's most advantaged, so why are they falling behind?
Canberra's socioeconomic advantage has long masked the true state of its school system. We asked experts why our schools lag behind.
- by Sherryn Groch
Updated
Education
Why a Canberra school dropping Indonesian sparked international uproar
A student who discovered his school was looking to scrap its Indonesian language course found himself at the centre of a potential international incident.
- by Sherryn Groch
Education
Virtual selective school goes to the top of the class
A virtual selective school is out-performing its real-life counterparts in science.
- by Jordan Baker
Education
The post-HSC dilemma: How to choose the right university course
Looking at what students with similar HSC courses have done at uni could stop high school leavers making the wrong choice, reduce attrition rates and raise scores.
- by Pallavi Singhal