Education
WA teachers’ strike plan ‘unnecessary’: premier
Teachers across many of the state’s public high schools and primary schools will abandon their posts on Tuesday over a recent “insulting” pay rise offer.
- by Holly Thompson
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The unexpected country that has delivered an influx of international students to WA
While the number of students coming from China has so far failed to meet rebound expectations in WA, another country has taken its place.
- by Holly Thompson
These schools won money for much-needed upgrades. But the funding could run out
More than 60 public schools will get money for essential upgrades, but the one-off funding program is expiring with no commitment for its renewal. See if your school made the list.
- by Robyn Grace and Sherryn Groch
Half-day teachers’ strike looms for WA schools: What parents need to know
Teachers are planning to strike next Tuesday over salary and working conditions. So how will it affect students – and parents?
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
The new Perth primary school that will be so big it’ll need 240 parking bays
A new multimillion-dollar primary school proposed for Perth’s eastern suburbs would join the ranks as one of the city’s biggest if approved.
- by Holly Thompson
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Education
Public schools were banned from demanding money from parents. Now they’re losing millions
Parents are giving significantly less to public schools since a crackdown on mandatory fees in 2021, leaving a $35 million hole in the budget. But while some are struggling, other schools are thriving. See how your school rates with our interactive graphics.
- by Robyn Grace
Part-time work during HSC should boost university options
One vice chancellor says ATARs should not be the only factor for university entry, as Harvey Norman’s chief executive says her company will donate millions of dollars to help disadvantaged girls reach higher education.
- by Christopher Harris
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School funding
NSW cut public school budgets. Now it’s asking for an extra $8 billion
The NSW government and Commonwealth are at loggerheads over funding contributions to the state’s public schools.
- by Lucy Carroll
School budgets slashed by $148 million as deputies forced back to classroom
Thousands of deputy and assistant principals will be forced back into teaching roles to help deal with chronic staffing shortages in NSW public schools.
- by Lucy Carroll
This school hall burnt down. Then the parents had to pay
Principals are grappling with smaller budgets, with parents asked to pay for basics such as textbooks.
- by Christopher Harris
‘They can’t afford the rent’: Meet the teachers demanding a 25 per cent pay rise
Some are paid $35,000 less than their peers in other schools and interstate.
- by Christopher Harris