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Migrant students and changing demographics at private schools. Image at Good News Lutheran School in Tarneit. Students from the same family, Gurveen - year 3, Gurnaz -year 9 and Gurshaan -year 1. Thursday, November 20. 2025. Picture: David Crosling

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How migrant kids influx is boosting NAPLAN scores at top schools

The nation’s most desirable schools are seeing a huge rise in students from non-English speaking backgrounds, data reveals. Search the list of over 250 top schools.

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What kids wish their parents knew about their social social media obsession. For Kids News and Hibernation. iStock image

Stunning social media twist as teen ban looms

Australian teen social media use has surged but experts say digital devices could actually be key to getting them off the couch again.

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How to help your kid become a maths whiz (and it’s not too tricky)

A maths teacher with 30+ years of experience shares four simple ways parents can help their primary-schoolers become a star at maths.

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Paradise Primary School parent Richard Matthews, outside the school. Pictured on 18th November 2025. Picture: Ben Clark

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Dad’s alarm at school’s changing story on asbestos sand

A father has revealed parents have received conflicting information about the level of contact their children have had with asbestos sand as the number of schools affected hits 300+.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - Jacqie Jones with her children Jackson, Tae, Ace, Isaiah and Steve, who are preparing for the social media ban. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Mum of six cracks down on phone use after scary realisation

Jacqie Jones tells why she’s completely changed her approach to digital parenting for her six kids – after seeing what unrestricted phone use did to her older children.

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ABS data shows male teachers on average earn significantly more than their female colleagues.

Male teachers earn on average a huge sum more than women

Teaching is one of Australia’s most female-dominated professions but tax office data exposes a shocking gender pay gap – both in the classroom and the principal’s office.

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South Australian schools affected by asbestos-linked play sand have more than doubled overnight, with closures across Australia and New Zealand.

Asbestos scare climbs to 300 schools

Schools affected by asbestos-linked play sand have more than doubled overnight, with closures across Australia and New Zealand.

Exclusive Courier-Mail analysis reveals the schools teachers don't like working at.

Ranked: The Qld schools where teachers don’t like working

The analysis of more than 1100 school annual reports comes as the top complaints of Queensland teachers are revealed.

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47 OSHC centres forced into watchdog safety review

South Australia’s largest out-of-school-hours care provider faces a year of strict oversight by the childcare watchdog. Here’s what it means for families.

Frustrated entrepreneurs arguing during a business meeting in the office.

Stop sniping at school leaders: One principal has had enough

We’ve told the stories of many teachers who slam school leaders as selfish, out of touch and lazy. Now one principal has the right of reply – and doesn’t hold back.

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Teachers are split on whether band T-shirts are appropriate in the classroom.

Teachers in T-shirts: Are band tees appropriate classroom attire?

An Aussie teacher asked her peers whether she should wear a hip-hop artist’s T-shirt to work, sparking a furious debate about work clothing for educators. So what do you think?

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 4, 2025: Minister for Education, Jason Clare during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Failing their future: Doctors’ damning report card on Aussie kids

A major study of the wellbeing of Australian children has found it stagnating or in decline across 21 of 22 key measures – and a group of senior doctors is pointing the finger.

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hot day in Hobart, picture of grade sevne Friends school kids enjoying outdoor education class on Kingston beach

Maths at the beach? Expert’s bold plan to take STEM lessons into nature

Identifying mathematical patterns in nature is the secret to make primary schoolers fall in love with maths, one expert says as the government plans major curriculum reforms.

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Wallaroo Mines Primary School principal Tamarin Condon is on leave amid an investigation into her conduct. Picture: Facebook

Minister confirms allegation about principal stood down for probe

An SA primary school principal is under investigation after claims including that she brought her husband with her on a school camp, the minister says.

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