Both sides of politics are saying the Australian school curriculum needs to change. The Coalition has proposed changes it says would strengthen the teaching of Western values and Australia’s civic
Maskot/Getty Images Year 12 students are coming to the end of their formal schooling. Many are having graduation ceremonies at the moment ahead of their final exams. Over the next
Kaboompic.com/ Pexels School holidays inevitably mean more squabbles. Longer days together, less structure, and more sharing (of toys, screens, space and parental attention) all lead to children demanding you referee
Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images School holidays mean more free time and less structure. School drop-offs and pick-ups disappear, bedtimes may shift, and families may need to organise childcare, travel or visits
The Australian government has announced visa changes making it harder for international students to bring their families with them while they study. There are also new rules designed to stop
davidf/Getty Images We’ve just received the results of the latest PISA test – the international assessment of 15-year-olds’ science, maths and reading skills. In Australia, the reporting followed a script
Sally Anscombe/Getty Images Some Melbourne primary schools are reportedly restricting cartwheels and handstands after injuries. While some parents have described the recent move as “ridiculous”, the Victorian Principals Association says
GettyImages Carlos Barquero/Getty Images Last week, the peak body for Australian universities called on the federal government to introduce concession cards and further discounts to all domestic uni students. Universities
Kindel Media/ Pexels Western Australian author Hamish Kelly has struggled with reading for almost two decades. In his first of two books, he describes his experience of learning to read:
SolStock/Getty Images Results from the latest international test of 15-year-olds have prompted another round of headlines suggesting there are serious problems with Australia’s academic results. Some outlets reported Australian reading