Inequality is one of the most urgent challenges facing Australian schools. For decades, governments have invested billions of dollars in schools with the promise every child should have the opportunity

SolStock/Getty Images When parents think about their child’s education, they probably focus on basic skills and exam results, the amount a child is trying and their wellbeing. But there is

Sydney Bourne/ AAP If you ask a small child a simple maths question, such as 4+2, they may count on their fingers to work it out. Should we encourage young

The Victorian government has announced it will send social workers to 20 of the state’s schools to try to reduce violent youth crime. It will spend A$5.6 million on “targeted”

Justin Lambert/ Getty Images When we talk about whether the education system is working we often look at results and obvious outcomes. What marks do students get? Are they working

Schools have been shut in the Australian Capital Territory after children’s play sand was recalled due to asbestos fears. Almost all Canberra primary schools were closed on Monday, with Education

An increasing number of Australian school students are applying for an early offer to university, before they have their exam results back. Last Thursday, nearly 16,000 students in New South

Vera Livchak/ Getty Images There has been a lot of focus on the need to teach older children about consent. But parents should not wait until kids are teenagers to

Tang Ming Tung/ Getty Images Moving from primary to high school is one of the biggest transitions in a child’s education. For some, it can be a really daunting time,

Wendy Wei/ Pexels At the end of November, official schoolies celebrations will begin for the class of 2025. While the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Lorne and Victor Harbour are still