22nd August 2012
2012-13 federal budget education initiatives
The announcement of the 2012-13 federal budget has seen a number of funding initiatives for Australian education, many of which will directly benefit families with children in school.
22nd August 2012
Australian Curriculum update
With the first phase of the Australian Curriculum underway, read on for an update of what's been happening in 2012.
04th July 2012
Victorian schools not meeting gifted students' needs
The Victorian Parliament's Education and Training Committee released an inquiry into the education of gifted and talented students in late June. The committee found that, in its current state, gifted education is lacking in four main areas.
06th June 2012
What to do if your child is unhappy at school
Like adults in the workplace, it's important to remember that your child will not always be happy at school... whether due to academic pressures, issues within friendship groups or inadequate support from teaching staff.
21st May 2012
Concerns over NAPLAN testing
With NAPLAN testing over for the year, opposition against the testing regime continues.
30th April 2012
The advantages and disadvantages of selective entry high schools
Read on to find out the potential pros and cons of choosing a selective entry government school.
24th April 2012
How the government is closing the gap
The federal government's annual report detailing initiatives to close the gap between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous population has found that a number of the goals listed in the 2011 report have seen improvement.
18th April 2012
How bullying is being eliminated in Australian schools
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) launched the National Safe Schools Framework in 2011 with the belief that all students should be able to learn and develop in safe and supportive environments.
20th March 2012
New South Wales to benefit from 200 additional teachers in 2012
The New South Wales Government has announced a $24 million initiative to hire 200 additional teachers in 2012.
02nd March 2012
NAPLAN National Report released
The second stage of the 2011 NAPLAN testing results have been released, following the September release of the initial NAPLAN Summary Report and the distribution of individual student reports.
27th February 2012
Review of Funding for Schooling released
The Review of Funding for Schooling has found that Australian schools are failing to get the best results for their students. It made several recommendations to reform school funding priorities at a total cost of $5 billion.
21st February 2012
Victorian Government cuts $12 million from VCAL
There are fears that some Victorian schools may have to axe the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) option for Year 11 and 12 students.
