Childcare more expensive than elite school’s VCE fees
Some Melbourne childcare centres are charging more per year, before subsidies, than tuition for a year 12 student at Geelong Grammar.
Early Education
Kinder services could be slashed in Melbourne’s outer east
A council has sparked outrage over its plan to reduce sessional kindergarten services, leaving families and staff in limbo.
Vic teacher explains better way to teach kids
A Swedish native is giving Australian kids in Melbourne a taste of Scandinavian education, taking the classroom to another level.
First areas to get pre-prep classes revealed
These are the areas that will get the first free pre-prep classes as part of Victoria’s childcare overhaul. See when it will be rolled out in your suburb or town.
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DeGrasse calls for an overhaul of how we teach science
Celebrity astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hopes his latest series will foster fascination, arguing science isn’t taught as a way of querying nature. But it should be.
The top private schools that cost more than $150,000
The rising cost of sending a child to a private school means Victorian households are taking a significant hit. Here’s what it’ll cost to send your kids to these elite schools.
Famous Aussie faces on first day of school
Do you recognise these cheeky youngsters on their first day of school? From celebrities to sports stars, this is what some of Australia’s most famous faces looked like at the start of their education. SEE THE PICTURES
Miracle twins ready for life’s next big leap
Mila and Mika were born at 28 weeks, weighing just 900g and suffering from a very rare condition, leaving their mum terrified they wouldn’t survive. But now the smiling twins are skipping into their next stage of life.
How to beat first day of school separation anxiety
While the back-to-school period can be an exciting time for both children and parents, a leading psychologist is offering expert advice on how to deal with a common problem, especially in Preps. Here’s her tips for worried parents.
‘Cowboy’ tutors sting Aussie parents $1200 a subject
Australia’s tutoring industry is rife with untrained and unregulated tutors, charging massive fees often without relevant Working With Children Checks or teaching degrees.
‘Just babysitting’: Victorian childcare fails standards
Early childcare centres in Victoria are failing to meet quality standards with one expert saying many across Australia are little more than “babysitting”.
Urgent need for change in Australian schools
Australia’s shocking results in the well-regarded PISA report highlights the need for major reform of our education system.
Huge problem with Year 6 classes
A NAPLAN analysis has revealed schools and students treat their final year at primary school as a ‘gap year’ amid calls for an overhaul of the national testing system that could reverse Australia’s sliding grades.
Australia lags in early childcare access, new report finds
Early learning in Australia is lagging behind other developed countries, a new report card from the peak early childhood advocacy has found.
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