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Thousands of Australians want a place at a top US university. Here’s how Rizina got hers
Australian students vying for entry to elite US and UK universities are beginning their college preparations from as young as 12.
- by Daniella White
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‘A lot of angst’: Sydney principals spooked as school funds vanish
The removal of funds from schools’ bank accounts comes after a funding freeze and coincides with a $10,000 pay rise for teachers.
- by Christopher Harris
As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, May 22
Only got a little time between commitments? We’ve collected the day’s headlines here for you to catch up in a flash.Â
- by Holly Thompson
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I don’t let my Perth students have phones at school. It’s time others followed
While our premier has joined other states’ calls for an enforced age limit on social media – a welcomed announcement – there is no doubt society has left it quite late.
- by Belinda Provis
This private school has banned water bottles from classrooms. Here are the results
Ballarat Clarendon College is trialling the removal of water bottles from some classrooms, and says it has improved results so far.
- by Stephen Brook
‘Girls are struggling the most’: What’s really going on in our schools
Australian teenagers are more likely to feel unsafe and bullied at school than their international peers, while schoolgirls are highly anxious without their digital devices.
- by Robyn Grace and Lucy Carroll
Abilities not exams: Victorian students testing a new measure that could replace ATAR
Critical thinking, collaboration and communication are being measured to provide a rounded view of a student’s skills, rather than just their university entrance rank.
- by Robyn Grace
Nearly half of Sydney Uni’s students come from overseas
The institution was the only NSW university to post a surplus in 2023, although it underpaid casual academics about $70 million.
- by Daniella White
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Push to ditch physical books reignites tablet versus textbook debate
The proliferation of technology in classrooms leaves educators facing the question of how to make the most of the ways it can support learning without increasing students’ exposure to the negatives.
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Parents push back after school’s decision to ditch books for screens
An inner west public primary school has told parents that students will use an e-library rather than physical books for their home reading program.
- by Lucy Carroll