If your child is getting ready to make the move to secondary school, there are a few things you can do to ensure a smooth transition.

One of the biggest concerns (and sources of confusion!) for parents deciding where to send their children is whether to send them to a coeducational or single-sex school.

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.

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.

In recent months Victoria has been in uproar over the issue of religious education in government schools.

Most schools have welfare policies that deal with the general wellbeing of individual students and groups of students.

As Australia and the world begins to implement a range of green measures to protect the environment and promote sustainable living, Victorian schools are doing the same.

If you have an idea about how to improve things, a desire to take an active role in the school generally, or just want to stay informed, here are some questions and ideas to get you started.

One of the best ways of evaluating a school is to look at the ways in which it reports to parents.