Catholic Education boss resigns
Stephen Elder has resigned just months after forcing a multi-billion dollar government backdown on schools funding.
Education
Asylum amendment defeated
ALP conference: In the first sign of dissent on migration in Labor ranks, a controversial amendment on asylum seekers has been defeated.
No deal on Vic school funds
Rejection of a one-year deal offer on Victoria schools funding has been described as “reckless” by the state’s education minister.
Tech lessons lost on iPhone kids
National test finds widespread use of technology has failed to ensure required skills levels among the young
Row puts $1.7bn funding at risk
The PM says Victoria’s Premier is making a ‘political point’’ after creating an impasse by asking for increased funding.
Dodgy daycare crackdown saves $3bn
The government has stopped almost $3 billion going to dodgy family daycare operators since 2014.
Vic set for schools showdown
Daniel Andrews has accused the Morrison government of “short-changing” Victorian state school students.
Universities declaring war on free speech Universities declaring war on free speech
Australian universities are becoming increasingly hostile to free speech, an audit by the Institute of Public Affairs has found.
Indigenous fund breaks barriers
A scholarship through the Australian Indigenous Education Fund has enabled Onyi Nwamadi to set her sights on an international career.
Labor at odds on failed bid to protect students
Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten have failed to secure a deal to protect gay school students from discrimination.
Lift remote teacher pay: Abbott
Tony Abbott has recommended boosting pay and conditions for teachers in remote schools.
Parties close to deal to protect gay students
Schools could be prevented from expelling children based on their gender or sexual identity by week’s end.
Catholic executive faces work complaint
Catholic Education Melbourne’s executive director is facing an investigation into an unsubstantiated workplace complaint.
PM given lifeline on gay pupil bill
Scott Morrison has been given extra time to come up with a solution to protect gay students from discrimination.
Union’s phonics tests objection ‘proven to be nonsense’
A key argument against introducing compulsory phonics screening in early primary school has been discredited.
Faith schools face lawyers’ picnic
The nation faces years of legal uncertainty and litigation because of flaws in the religious freedom plans of both sides of politics.
Four-year-olds playing preschool politics Four-year-olds play preschool politics
A Melbourne preschool is incorporating a recent Kids Off Nauru campaign into a lesson on refugee rights.
Labor ‘playing politics’ over gay students
Penny Wong’s proposed changes to the Sex Discrimination Act will meet with stiff resistance from other parliamentarians.
‘All about the students’ for striking teachers
Striking teachers in South Australia say the industrial action is about conditions and funding for student support.
Tehan to seek review of education goals charter
Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan will push for a review of the nation’s charter of educational goals.
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