Toxic parenting trend exposed: ‘I won the baby walking race’
Competitive parenting is on the rise and it comes at a cost, according to experts.
Queensland Education
‘Don’t let anybody stop you’: Chopper fleet rookie soars to new heights
From “barely scraping through Year 12” at Yeppoon to rising up as a valued aeromechanic on the state’s rescue helicopters, this 19-year-old apprentice has some sound advice for teens.
This parenting habit may be as dangerous as screen time
A “well-intentioned” trend is leaving children anxious, burnout and emotionally-drained, warns a leading wellbeing expert and a top educator.
Surprising US lunch trend invading Aussie school canteens
This teen movie staple is trending in school yards across the nation with unexpected health and social consequences.
‘Schools don’t get it’: Influencer mum cans the canteen
Justine has enough on her plate with five daughters, but says the disappointing truth about “healthy” tuck shop options doesn’t make life any easier.
Parents’ old school fix for ‘crushing’ regret on kid’s phone
Only one in 50 Australian families have made the same call as the Elachis but they say it’s been a lifesaver.
Every SEQ school closed from Cyclone Alfred
More than 1000 schools across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Logan, Ipswich and the Gold Coast will close ahead of Cyclone Alfred’s imminent arrival. SEARCH YOUR SCHOOL
How to explain Cyclone Alfred to your children
Schools are warning parents to consider their children’s anxiety levels during the impending cyclone, with experts advising the best way to protect kids – and what not to do.
‘Deeply troubling’: Angry parents slam elite school for ‘pro-Palestine’ speaker
An elite Catholic boys’ school has been accused of being pro-Palestinian, with angry parents and Jewish leaders slamming the college for inviting a Palestinian woman to speak about the Gaza conflict.
Editor’s view: Education Minister has first strike on NAPLAN
Voters elect politicians to make decisions and get things done, not to do whatever the public service tells them to, writes the editor.
Miles challenges Premier to ‘stand up’ to Education Minister after NAPLAN fail
Opposition Leader Steven Miles has slammed Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek who sensationally refused to guarantee the state’s NAPLAN data would improve over the next four years.
Culture starts at the top and minister must do better
How can the Education Minister get away with lazily dismissing the key challenge he has been given, asks state political editor Hayden Johnson.
Haves v have nots: Qld private-public income divide laid bare
Queensland’s public school students are missing out on millions of dollars in funding compared to their privately educated counterparts, a new report has revealed.
‘Accelerated research’: Hi-tech tool slashing plant scientists’ workload
In 20 minutes this hi-tech tool can collect the same amount of data that would otherwise take a team of researchers all day, freeing them up to analyse and test their theories.
‘Insidious’ religious sects preying on your kids: Their tactics exposed
Students at some of Queensland’s biggest universities are being preyed on by religious sects. This is how you can tell if your child has been targeted.
Religious group issues statement after students speak out
One of the religious group featured in a Courier Mail exclusive has issued a statement responding to questions on its methods in recruiting new members
‘Verged into anti-Semitism’: Abbott blasts student activists
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has weighed in on the rights of pro-Palestine student protesters on university grounds.
The best educational apps for your child
Educational apps are leading the change for learning both in and outside classrooms across the country with parents, experts and principals revealing their tips and tricks ahead of the start of school.
Parents, stop making this big mistake with your kids
An Aussie mother and early childhood expert have weighed in on one of the biggest mistakes parents are making.
‘Tired of your sh*t’: What childcare educators really think of you
A former childcare educator has unapologetically lifted the lid on some of the downsides of the job in an eye-opening reality check, labelling some parents as “giant pains in the a**”.
How Qld’s top schools performed in this year’s NAPLAN
An exclusive analysis has revealed Qld’s top NAPLAN performers for primary and secondary schools with a mix of public, independent and Catholic for 2024. SEARCH YOUR SCHOOL
Qld uni admissions soar as top courses around the state revealed
Nearly 14,000 offers have been made by Queensland universities in Thursday’s major offer round. See the most popular courses here.
What to do if you don’t get the ATAR you wanted
The wait is over for Queensland’s most recent graduates with ATAR scores revealed on Friday. But what if your score wasn’t what you expected?
Qld universities score big in top tertiary guide
Queensland’s universities have smashed ratings in a respected tertiary guide, earning top placings in a number of key areas.
How to ace the QCE biology exam
More than 13,000 Year 12 students will sit their QCE biology exam papers next week. Here, a former student who received 100 per cent in last year’s paper shares her tips and tricks.
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Principal shares easy hack to bolster ‘low mood’ kids
New data shows a mammoth number of Aussie kids are seeking help from a counsellor or psychologist – but an SA principal has a simple solution.
‘Get naked’: Students reveal horror O-Week hazing at major Qld unis
Students have shared the vile hazing rituals and “challenges” forced upon first years during and after O-Week at Queensland’s major universities. WATCH THE VIDEO
Mayhem on the Mountain: Fireball and fury as principal’s reign ends in scandal
A controversial former Gold Coast principal mysteriously resigned after a wild staff Christmas party where teachers did shots on school grounds. MAYHEM ON THE MOUNTAIN: THE FINAL CHAPTER
‘Our daughter’s childhood ended when we gave her a phone’
Aalia begged and begged for a smartphone. Her parents gave in only to watch their child slip away so they decided to take screens out of the equation altogether.
‘Inspiring’: How Griffith shaped the careers of well-known alumni
As Griffith University marks its 50th year, high profile former students share their personal journeys and the impact the university had on their life and careers.
Meet Griffith University’s sneaker-wearing, ocean-swimming VC, Carolyn Evans
Griffith University Vice Chancellor Carolyn Evans is a big believer in the transformational nature of education and is passionate about the universitys’s values and purpose.
Take me out of school or I’ll end my life: Young bullied girl’s plea
Across Australia, young kids are going to school riddled with anxiety and fear over what insidious bullying could await them after entering the school gates. These are their stories.
Almost half of Aussie kids bullied at school
A national survey of parents has uncovered sky-high rates of bullying – and heaped pressure on governments to take a national approach to tackle the harmful behaviour.
Principal who won defamation case against parents quits
A controversial Queensland principal has quit after a long leave of absence, revealing her new role in an emotional message to the school community.
Search the rankings: Does your school make the grade?
Bigger isn’t always better, academic results for Australia’s largest schools show. See how your school fares against those with thousands of students.
Universities on notice as complaints roll in before O Week
The new National Student Ombudsman is bracing for a slew of complaints from this year’s O Week celebration after a shock figure was released.
School plunged into lockdown after knife pulled in brawl
A Queensland school has been locked down and several people were injured at after a fight broke out on the premises, with multiple claims a knife was pulled out.
Wild brawl between mums explodes outside state school
Police are investigating a wild brawl between several women spitting and punching one another at a state school south of Brisbane during school pick-up.
Can you pass a year 10 civics test? Many students can’t
A new report has revealed Australian students’ understanding about our political system and democratic principles has dropped to the lowest level in two decades. Test yourself.
Listed: Where your child’s school ranks in results for maths
Find out where to send your child to get the best results in maths. Search the table.
O’Brien: Indigenous lessons must not come at expense of core curriculum
We’re in a world where school reports have moved away from ABCD grades and maths classes must include Indigenous storytelling, reconciliation plans and even traditional weaving.
Principals empowered as $44m splashed on bullying crackdown
An extra $44m will be placed in the hands of principals to spend on therapists, teacher aides and specialist training to combat bullying.
Education of more than 20k Qld children swept away in floods
More than 20,000 schoolchildren have had their education impacted by the Far North Queensland floods, while 100 are still unable to attend school.
Queensland’s gifted students thwarted by lack of options
Queensland’s most gifted students are being held back by a lack of selective schools, particularly for regional students, education experts say.
‘From C’s to straight A’s’: Meet Qld’s smartest student
A 17-year-old graduate will be named the state’s top student after receiving an ATAR of 99.95.
Vital school item many Qld parents can no longer afford
Queensland parents are drowning in back to school requirements, meaning many kids are missing out.
New ways to learn
State schools recognised in the Queensland Government’s Showcase awards are delivering excellence through.
Elite Qld schools trial AI for marking, ease load on teachers
Artificial intelligence is being used at more than 20 of Queensland’s most prestigious schools to help mark student assessments in a trial aimed at to reducing teaching workloads.
Teacher who touched student’s penis, offered oral sex allowed to return to class
A school teacher who touched a former student on the genitals has been given the green light to return to the classroom next year after a calls for a lifetime ban were unsuccessful.
VIP dinner, gifts: Sexism scandal engulfs elite private school
A SEQ private school has been rocked by gender discrimination accusations with parents claiming boys’ sporting teams are repeatedly given more opportunities than girls.
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