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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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Are you too involved in your child's homework?
It's not uncommon for parents to help their kids with homework, but at what point does this become harmful to their learning?
The benefits of Kumon-style tutoring
The Kumon Method of learning gives children so much more than fundamental maths and English skills. With over 4.2 million enrolments globally, we look at what makes Kumon the most popular tutoring service in the world.
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Queensland students to receive ATARs from 2019
Queensland Education Minister Kate Jones has revealed details of the state's senior secondary overhaul, with the Overall Position (OP) set to be replaced by the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
The facts about cut-off scores and university entry
As a parent, there's a lot to take in when your child starts Year 12. One of the main sources of concern is your child's final marks (ATAR).
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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Victoria opens two P-Tech schools
The Pathways in Technology (P-Tech) model is being unveiled in Victorian schools as part of the federal government's innovation and science agenda.
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National youth survey reveals students' concerns beyond school
The results from Mission Australia's annual Youth Survey have been released, with the 2015 report providing a spotlight on students' future work and study plans, as well as their concerns.
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Your state's top schools for 2015
With the release of ATARs and final results in December, the top schools for 2015 have been revealed.
Read moreWhat is 'enterprise education'?
You may have heard the term 'enterprise education'. We explain what it is, how it's used in schools and why it's important.
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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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Government puts university fee deregulation on hold
If your child is looking at their post-school study options, you may be concerned about the higher education reforms introduced in last year's Federal Budget - primarily the proposed deregulation of university fees.
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Your child's gap year options: working overseas
If travelling overseas is on your child's radar, we explore some of the exciting gap year opportunities they may consider when they head abroad.
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Five great reasons for your child to consider VCAL
Introduced in 2002, VCAL offers hands-on training and a great pathway into work for a wide range of students.
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Are single-sex schools better than coeducational schools?
While the vast majority of Australian schools are coeducational, single-sex schooling is a popular choice for many families. We present some of the latest news on gendered schooling in Australia.
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