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Federal
Labor promises $300m extra to support school students with a disability
Deputy leader Tanya Plibersek said the funding would help plug "unacceptable" gaps in the school system.
- by Fergus Hunter
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National
How posting a photo of your child's first day of school is putting them at risk
When you take to social media to celebrate your family's moments - who is taking note of these milestones?
- by Pallavi Singhal
National
'It's a bit silly': Universities re-name O-Week, dump term 'fresher'
In a bid to change the boozy, sleazy reputation of O-Week and Fresher Fest, universities are changing their names.
- by Jordan Baker and Sarah Keoghan
National
'Public schools should be free': parent outrage at invoices for voluntary fees
Cash-strapped schools are sending parents invoices for voluntary contributions of $2517 in a practice that the peak parent body says is exploiting vulnerable families.
- by Pallavi Singhal
National
Adult literacy lessons transforming Aboriginal communities
For the first time in his life, Michael Moloney, 42, is excited to go to school.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Opinion
National
How to turn a struggling (or middling) school's performance around
Some Victorian schools perform better than others in similar circumstances. Understanding why is the key to improvement.
- by Pamela Macklin and Vic Zbar
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Federal
Labor promises $40,000 bursaries to encourage 'best and brightest' into teaching
Up to 1000 high-achieving students and professionals a year would receive tax-free bursaries during their teaching degrees.
- by Fergus Hunter
Opinion
NSW
School can be the best days of a parent's life
There is always something to worry about as a parent but the chances are everything will work out all right.
- by Dr Julie Townsend
NSW
'Digital natives': Sydney primary and high schools launch joint coding plan
Missing out on the coding lessons that many of his younger peers got in primary school has made doing ICT for the HSC a bit more challenging for Alain Bidar.
- by Pallavi Singhal
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National
Private schools to reap hundreds of thousands in extra payments
Dozens of Sydney independent schools in line to have their funding reduced will instead receive bonus payments.
- by Jordan Baker
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Federal
Public schools lack resources to meet needs of 'invisible' students with disabilities
New figures reveal that 88 per cent of principals are redirecting funds from other areas of the school budget to help cater for children with disabilities.
- by Fergus Hunter
National
One-fifth of Australian adults have limited literacy and numeracy: OECD
The findings come amid widespread changes in job markets globally, with 14 per cent of jobs analysed across 32 OECD countries set to become fully automated.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Federal
Universities relieved after Defence is denied sweeping new powers over research
The department had sought to exert greater control over research partnerships because of national security concerns.
- by Fergus Hunter
Federal
Morrison and Shorten diverge on Indigenous affairs pathway
Both sides agree there needs to be change after the latest Closing the Gap showed another year of disappointing results.
- by Fergus Hunter
National
Science, business students are biased in favour of male teachers
A major study has revealed that tertiary business and science students are biased in favour of male teachers.
- by Jordan Baker
National
Sydney University sacks controversial lecturer over swastika image
Sydney University finalises the sacking of a controversial academic over a swastika image.
- by Jordan Baker
National
Young and smart students in line to get $27,000 a year to study at university
The University of Wollongong's Western civilisation scholars will need to exhibit "Ramsay Attributes".
- by Jordan Baker
National
Five new Country Universities Centres to stop 'brain drain'
Alex Forner, who did her bachelors and honours degrees from Broken Hill and is about to begin a post-graduate certificate, will soon become the only local psychologist-in-training at her clinic.
- by Pallavi Singhal
NSW
Labor offers free TAFE courses to target skill shortages
The 10-year plan to provide 600,000 students with free TAFE courses will cover all areas where there are skill deficits.
- by Matt Wade
National
What will education in Australia look like in 2019?
We spoke to some industry experts about what new and emerging trends we can expect to see in education in 2019 ... and beyond.
- by Anna Prytz
Opinion
National
'Staggering': Cash incentives improve kids' learning, research shows
Cash rewards can vastly improve kids' learning, but only under the right circumstances, writes Richard Holden
- by Richard Holden
NSW
A new class of influencers: teachers making it big on Instagram
The teachers behind some of Sydney's most beautiful classrooms are sharing their tips and tricks on social media.
- by Mary Ward
National
'They love them': the shorts dilemma facing private schools
Comfort versus tradition? The uniform dilemma facing private girls' schools.
- by Jordan Baker
National
'Kill myself or leave': female surgeons reveal horrifying conditions
Sexual harassment, bullying and a contempt for motherhood are driving aspiring female surgeons out of operating theatres.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Federal
Push for historic federal takeover of vocational education system
Historic reshaping that would likely face resistance from some state governments.
- by Fergus Hunter
Opinion
National
The culture driving teachers like me from the profession
As many as half of Australian teachers leave the profession within their first five years in the job. This young teacher understands why.
- by Erin Canavan
National
'More students getting injured': Minister vows to fix overcrowded Sydney school
The overcrowding at one Sydney school is so bad lunch is being eaten at desks, there are queues at toilets, and a schedule has to be followed to access the playground.
- by Pallavi Singhal
National
Sydney teenager designs shark-proof wetsuit
Tom Denby finished his HSC major work prototype - then tried to destroy it with a knife and saw.
- by Pallavi Singhal
National
'We need to hear all voices': second woman joins Ramsay Centre board
Another woman has been appointed to the Ramsay Centre board as negotiations continue over a Western civilisation course at Sydney University.
- by Jordan Baker
Federal
Alison Harcourt, the almost-forgotten genius
This remarkable woman's impact on Australian society almost went unnoticed.
- by Markus Mannheim
National
'NAPLAN out of control': teachers say test eats into curriculum
As schools reopen, teachers say they will be forced to use classroom time to teach to the NAPLAN tests, despite the fact this was never the intention.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Opinion
National
The tears and fears of a school mum-to-be
The Herald's education editor embarks on a school study of a different kind.
- by Jordan Baker
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National
No classrooms, year levels or 'teachers': How to build a school in 2019
When Canberra’s newest public school opens its doors on Monday, it will also open a window into the future of education in the capital.
- by Sherryn Groch
National
Deals mean fewer schools will meet funding target
The Australian Education Union says public schools will be waiting longer for funding they are due as a result of the latest deals.
- by Jordan Baker
NSW
Government food scientist creates healthy snacks with hidden treasures
Unable to find a healthy snack for her children, a NSW government food scientist took matters into her own hands.
- by Julie Power
National
'There is much more freedom to say what you think': Piccoli's post-politics life
These days the former education minister is critical of NAPLAN and has made enemies of Catholic education chiefs.
- by Jordan Baker
National
'A bad idea': the perils of starting school too early then repeating
Parents are saving on childcare by sending their child to kindergarten then repeating them at a different school.
- by Jordan Baker & Sarah Keoghan
NSW
'The world is a safe space for white, heterosexual men, so why the f--- can't we have one space for ourselves?'
Australian universities have become a flashpoint for free speech, with the left and right increasingly deaf to each other’s views.
- by Tim Elliott
NSW
Educational giraffe Healthy Harold a winner in Premier's funding blitz
Gladys Berejiklian announced extra money for Life Education NSW, which runs a school's health and safety program.
- by Lisa Visentin
Federal
State and territory governments increase funding for private schools
Total government spending on each non-government school student rose to $10,644 in 2016-17, up $384 from the year before.
- by Fergus Hunter
National
'Gravely concerned': girls high school campaigns against co-ed plan
Parents have questioned the ethics of Randwick Girls' staff publicly campaigning to block plans to turn Randwick Boys' High into a co-educational school.
- by Jordan Baker
NSW
NSW parties pledge more lollipop supervisors, cash for P&Cs, a new school hall
In a third day of education policy announcements, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Opposition Leader Michael Daley were back out there making promises.
- by Esther Han
Federal
Revealed: Catholic schools reap $4.1 billion windfall in Scott Morrison's funding 'fix'
Contrary to their early expectations, independent schools will lose just $222 million under the new funding model, which will be offset by a special purpose fund.
- by Michael Koziol
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Federal
International education boom predicted, despite decline in Chinese students
While Australia is predicted to become the second most popular destination for international students, the analysis notes the dangers of over-reliance on China.
- by Fergus Hunter
NSW
Major parties vie for NSW parents' vote, announcing new teachers and eye tests
The government has promised a 'record number' of new teachers while Labor wants to provide free eyes tests in disadvantaged schools.
- by Esther Han
National
'The equivalent of taking a $30,000 pay cut': parents' sacrifice for children's schooling
On top of annual school fees of more than $27,000, Joseph Craven is preparing to pay thousands in additional costs.
- by Pallavi Singhal
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National
'Winners and losers': school shopping widens education gap
School shopping is leading to a widening gap between schools perceived to be winners and those judged as losers, new research has found.
- by Jordan Baker
National
Mystery Picasso and grandfather's mega-gift help university reach $1 billion in donations
More than 64,000 donors from seven continents, including an anonymous American who donated a $20 million dollar painting, helped Sydney University to its milestone.
- by Jordan Baker
Federal
Skills mismatch leaves young workers stranded
The economy is short-changed $4.5 billion a year because so many young people are outside the workforce, a new report says.
- by Shane Wright & Max Koslowski
Opinion
National
'Divisive and corrosive': Deregulating the HSC would be a disaster
Adopting a smorgasbord of alternative credentials would be a sustained act of child neglect.
- by Maurie Mulheron