Indigenous students want to finish Year 12. They need equal support and resources from schools to do this
Statistics showing Indigenous school students in a negative light are regularly reported in the Australian media and policy debates. We […]
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Feeding kids can be a daily battle. But you wouldn’t know it looking at Instagram
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Often parents and schools disagree about whether something is ‘bullying’: what happens next?
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The Cambridge factor: how influential NZ schools hastened the demise of NCEA
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Big changes to NCEA and polytechs must deliver the skills NZ urgently needs
Getty Images This week’s major overhaul of the NCEA qualification system isn’t just about measuring academic achievement at secondary school.
Australia has ministers for seniors and youth. So why not a minister for children?
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Queensland teachers are striking. It’s not just about money – they are asking for a profession worth staying in
Queensland’s public school teachers will walk off the job on Wednesday in their first statewide strike in 16 years. The
NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn’t forget why it was introduced in the first place
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Australia’s student caps will ease up in 2026, but times will still be tough for international education
After two years of trying to reduce international student numbers, the Albanese government will soften its approach in 2026. The
How do you feel about doing exams? Our research unearthed 4 types of test-takers
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Researchers watched 150 episodes of Bluey – they found it can teach kids about resilience for real life
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