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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.
Read moreConcerns over NAPLAN testing
With NAPLAN testing over for the year, opposition against the testing regime continues.
Read more2012-13 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.
Read moreHow to choose a primary school
Choosing a primary school can be difficult, especially if it is the first time you are making a decision about your child's education.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreNew 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.
Read moreNAPLAN 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.
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 moreVictorian primary schools welcome maths and science specialists
Victorian government primary schools have welcomed 100 mathematics and science teaching specialists into classrooms in time for the new school year.
Read moreIntroducing Year 7 into Queensland's secondary schools
The Queensland Government is working to bring the education system in line with the other states by moving Year 7 to the secondary school system.
Read moreMid-year VCE exams come to an end
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority will scrap mid-year VCE exams in 2013.
Read moreResults of NSW school obesity study released
A study into the rates of obesity in school-aged children in NSW has revealed that obesity rates are holding steady at 23 per cent.
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