Education
Meangirling, catfishing: Perth parents speak out after witnessing devastating social media ‘trends’
WA parents have said their children have been the victims of both new and sustained cyberbullying trends. How can it be stopped?
- by Holly Thompson
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Students aren’t taught these basic facts about Australia. It’s about to become mandatory
Major events in the history of Australian federation and the significance of parliamentary democracy will be taught under a revised curriculum for NSW schools.
- by Christopher Harris
The reason Sydney schools are axing weekly sport
At least 15 schools have been forced into abandoning after the bus transport bill for students doubled in a year.
- by Christopher Harris
Newington old boys escalate fight to keep girls out
A breakaway faction of former students will force a special general meeting of the Old Boys Union to present no confidence motions against the Sydney private school’s council and headmaster.
- by Lucy Carroll
These five private schools spent more on capital works than 3300 public schools
State education ministers are calling for a dedicated fund for public school capital works, like private schools have already, to make up the gap.
- by Sherryn Groch and Lucy Carroll
Better educated, more discerning workers set to seize future jobs
Education levels are still higher in other cities, but Brisbane is expected to enjoy a white-collar jobs boom – even if health and aged care still dominates.
- by Sean Parnell
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The big change coming to the way Catholic school kids are taught
Catholic schools are adopting a teaching philosophy that is not mandated in Victoria’s public schools. But experts are hoping the public system follows suit.
- by Robyn Grace
‘It was soul-sucking’: What can Finlaey’s story tell us about ‘school refusal’?
In year 11, Finlaey Hewlett was struggling to attend school. In year 12 she was asked to leave. But all she really needed was for someone to believe in her.
- by Holly Thompson
Quiet recess but enviable teacher ratios: A look inside Victoria’s smallest schools
It’s just an hour away from Melbourne, but Yering Primary School can comfortably fit its entire student population of eight in one classroom. There are other schools in Victoria even smaller.
- by Robyn Grace
Teenagers the biggest losers of COVID-era school closures
In the third and final part of this series, experts say the impact of COVID-era school closures on a generation of students is still unclear.
- by Lucy Carroll and Jordan Baker
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‘Cease and desist’: The top Sydney school taking on private coaching colleges
The principal of James Ruse Agricultural High School, with the support of North Sydney Boys and Girls, has written to 500 principals and asked the Department of Education to intervene.
- by Lucy Carroll