School leavers used to have one main chance to get into university – by finishing their Year 12 exams with certain marks. This situation has changed.
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New data shows more than one quarter of Australian students receive a disability adjustment. This is up from 18% in 2015.
Parents can freak out if their Year 12 is vague about life after school. But this doesn’t mean they need to project this stress back onto their kids.
The budget papers included a significant announcement about funding for school students with disabilities.
Not having a clear plan for after school is normal. It is totally unrealistic to think you will know all the answers to these questions at 17 or 18.
A US-based education tech provider announced a cybersecurity incident affecting its Canvas platform – used by institutions around the world, including Australia.
The choice about high school can be fraught. Here are some questions to ask a potential new school.
It’s that time when schools and parents typically meet for parent-teacher interviews. What should parents ask to get the most of these sessions?
A review of nearly 100 years of high school yearbooks from Salinas High School in California showcases a nostalgic, not always accurate, version of high school.
In the middle of a teacher shortage, there are thousands of qualified teachers who are not working in schools.
A new study checked in with students weekly, to ask them about their wellbeing, sleep and concentration.
In 2025, nearly half of school leaders reported being subjected to physical violence. Almost 54% experienced threats of violence.
Schools ask parents to contribute to basic supplies such as stationery and first aid supplies. The price tag can be four figures, per child, per year.
Teachers are calling for a 35% pay rise over four years. The Victorian government has offered 17%.
School camps are not just a break from normal classes. They can teach self-reliance, leadership and problem solving.
At some schools, a significant number of parents never even open student reports.
AI can provide clear, polished responses. This signals to learners that deep mental engagement is no longer necessary.
Australia has seen ambitious First Nations education policies before. Ambition alone does not guarantee change.
NAPLAN’s boss says it’s ‘horrendous’ some schools are using the test to determine school entry.
Whenever a major test suffers a glitch, questions are immediately asked about a return to pens and paper.
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