Parents furious that ‘gifted’ daughter can’t start school
Eloise has an IQ of 122, can count to 10 and knows her ABCs, but even with the support of a child psychologist and her kinder teacher, the four-year-old has been knocked back from school.
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Game’s up: Skills divide leaving kids on the sidelines
Covid meant many Victorian kids didn’t play team sports, and now the game may be up because of their lack of basic skills.
Alarming spike in youth suicides across Victoria
Mental health advocates are calling for action to help young Victorians following an 85 per cent increase in youth suicides in the past year.
Feds cracks down on sexual harassment, violence at unis
The way sexual harassment and violence complaints are handled at Victorian universities are set for a major shake up.
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How internet addiction affects your child’s brain
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Learning instruments should be fun, not torture
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Last-minute study tips as VCE exams begin
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Why schoolkids are rejecting Shakespeare
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Five ways to get an edge after uni
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