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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.
Read moreAustralian Curriculum update
With the first phase of the Australian Curriculum underway, read on for an update of what's been happening in 2012.
Read moreVictorian 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.
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreReview 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.
Read moreAppointment of new Digital Education Advisory Group
The Commonwealth Government has announced the formation of a Digital Education Advisory Group made up of leading education and IT experts, which will strive to pave the way for incorporating new technology into the classroom.
Read moreMaths and science initiatives to be cut
Victoria's $57 million maths and sciences coaches program will be discontinued at the end of the year as part of the $441 million in cuts to be made to the education budget over the next four years.
Read moreCyber bullying in schools
Schools, parents and children in Melbourne and across the country are struggling to deal with the effects of cyber bullying.
Victorian schools go green
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.
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