Starting school is a time of great anticipation and excitement for young children and families. The buildup can last for […]

Nick David/ Getty Images Last week, police confirmed four students at Victorian boarding school Ballarat Grammar had been cautioned over

Wander Women Collective/ Getty Images School bullying is one of the most serious issues facing Australian schools. Students who are

Vlad Deep/ Unsplash Writing using computers is a vital life skill. We are constantly texting, posting, blogging and emailing. This

Cottonbro Studios/ Pexels The Australian government’s social media ban will begin in about two weeks. From December 10, those under

Getty Images New Zealand’s draft science curriculum, released last month, promises to advance “knowledge-rich” learning. But the term remains only

Inequality is one of the most urgent challenges facing Australian schools. For decades, governments have invested billions of dollars in

SolStock/Getty Images When parents think about their child’s education, they probably focus on basic skills and exam results, the amount

Sydney Bourne/ AAP If you ask a small child a simple maths question, such as 4+2, they may count on

The Victorian government has announced it will send social workers to 20 of the state’s schools to try to reduce

Justin Lambert/ Getty Images When we talk about whether the education system is working we often look at results and

Schools have been shut in the Australian Capital Territory after children’s play sand was recalled due to asbestos fears. Almost