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State budget wrap up: New South Wales and Queensland
After the release of the Federal and Victorian budgets last month, the 2016-17 New South Wales and Queensland state budgets have now been revealed.
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Social media guide for parents in 2014
It's no secret that social media is a popular way for people to communicate - but for parents, it can be hard to keep up with all the latest developments.
Your child's Year 12 survival checklist
With the new school year upon us, Year 12 students are feeling mixed emotions. We offer some of our best tips to help your child 'survive' Year 12 in one piece.
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How is Australia dealing with the STEM crisis?
With low uptake of science and mathematics subjects by school students and dwindling interest in related tertiary courses, there's much to be done to raise the appeal of STEM disciplines.
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New South Wales Budget provides funding for schools and TAFEs
The New South Wales 2015-16 Budget has been released, with a heavy focus on new infrastructure and services. Here are some of the highlights for families and students.
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Five tips to help your child prepare for the new school year
With school back for the year, now is the best time for your child to start developing good study habits. We list a few tips to help them enjoy their year and succeed academically.
Read moreAssisting your child with university course preferences
As a parent, you play a vital role in supporting your child and helping them through the course preference period.
Victorian Government announces plans for online school exams
Victorian school exams could soon be completed online under an assessment overhaul proposed by the state government.
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Is homeschooling an option for your child?
Popularly known as home education, homeschooling provides families with a legal alternative to a formal school-based learning experience.
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New online opportunities for Australian students
Online education is expanding in Australia, with a host of new opportunities available to students at secondary level.
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Digital learning in Australian classrooms
A new report by the federal government's Digital Education Advisory Group (DEAG) has stressed the importance of transforming teaching and learning through digital education.
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Food policies at your child's school
Australian schools are getting more and more conscious about food policies, both to cater for children with allergies and to teach students about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
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Discussing tertiary education with your child
If your child is coming up to their final years of secondary school, you may be wondering when you should begin discussing their post-school options and how.
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Do Australian schools need more sport?
With the Olympics having come to an end, media reports continue to discuss suggestions that there is too little emphasis on sport in Australian schools.
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Australian Curriculum update
With the first phase of the Australian Curriculum underway, read on for an update of what's been happening in 2012.
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