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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.
Read morePrivate school fees soar in comparison between government, independent and Catholic schools
Adding to ongoing discussion about the cost of education in Australia, figures released by the Australian Scholarships Group this week have highlighted the increasing cost of private schooling in comparison to government and Catholic schooling.
Read moreWhat the Asian Century means for your child
With Asia's rise on the world stage in what is being called the 'Asian Century', the Australian Government has released a White Paper listing a number of goals to be achieved by 2025. But what does this mean for your child?
Read moreVCE results released
Schools and students across the state of Victoria are celebrating their achievements as the 2012 VCE results are released.
Read moreTop-five schooling systems goal in doubt after international tests
Results of international reading, mathematics and science tests have shown that Australia's education standards are falling behind international benchmarks.
Read moreGonski school funding reform bill introduced to parliament
The Australian Education Bill has been introduced to parliament in response to the Gonski review of school funding.
Read moreWhen should children start school?
Every now and then, questions arise about the right age for children to start school. Some worry about the best age for primary school entry, others about the maturity level required before children can (or should) progress to secondary school.
Read moreHow to help your child prepare for secondary school
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.
Read moreChildren and social media
In light of negative publicity concerning children's social media use, it's important that you get acquainted with some of the risks involved and ensure that your child understands how to use social media safely.
Read moreSingle-sex versus coeducational schooling
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.
Read moreHow have the government's efforts to 'close the gap' affected education?
A report released by the New South Wales Auditor-General has indicated that no significant progress has been made over the past ten years in terms of improving literacy among Indigenous students.
Read moreDo 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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