Education
Victoria banned ChatGPT in state schools. But Catholic schools took a surprising stance
Catholic schools in Victoria have broken ranks to embrace the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom, ignoring the government’s ban on ChatGPT in state schools.
- by Adam Carey
Latest
Coalition pledges $50 million to private schools for new classrooms, upgrades
The funding would be split between private and Catholic schools, which have experienced an influx of students as parents increasingly opt out of public education.
- by Lucy Carroll
Investigation
Education
Perth’s best high schools and the powerbrokers who attended them
It’s an age-old question: What’s the secret to success? A deep-dive into the lives of some of WA’s most high-profile figures indicates there’s one significant determining factor.
- by Jesinta Burton and Holly Thompson
Childcare centre could face prosecution for leaving child on hot bus
It was the first such incident in Queensland in 2023 but acting Education Minister Di Farmer said it was “one too many”.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
WA principals facing burnout as they struggle with playground violence, vicious parents
They’re working the longest hours in the country, similar to surgeons but without the prestige or pay.
- by Holly Thompson
‘Vicious parents’, students target NSW principals in record numbers
Physical violence towards school leaders more than doubled from 20 to 43.9 per cent between 2011 and last year, a new survey has found.
- by Christopher Harris
Analysis
NSW Votes
From mobile phones to selective schools: What matters for your child this election
As Saturday’s state election approaches, we examine how the major parties’ education plans compare.
- by Lucy Carroll and Christopher Harris
‘Absolutely devastated’: Child left on bus outside early learning centre
Internal and external investigations have been launched into the incident, which occurred on a day last week when local temperatures topped 30 degrees.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
He’s been punched ‘once or twice’. But this principal is still rolling
The failure of the old Albert Park College was an opportunity for Steven Cook to start a new school from the ground up. Would he have so much freedom today?
- by Adam Carey
Exclusive
Education
University orders staff to remove public display of rainbow flags
Librarians put up a rainbow flag to welcome new students. It didn’t last long.
- by Lucy Carroll and Christopher Harris
Qld private schools under review after controversial sexuality contracts
Accreditation rules for non-state schools will be reviewed after controversy over a Christian college’s gender and sexuality contracts.
- by Robyn Wuth