Early learning
Victoria’s NAPLAN high achievers for 2024 revealed
Two of the state’s top-performing schools – one public, one private – share the keys to their success.
- by Alex Crowe
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Record number of children restrained, secluded in state schools
Almost 2700 students were restrained or secluded in Victorian state schools in 2023, a 46 per cent rise that experts say is deeply concerning.
- by Caroline Schelle
Has parenting really become too hard? Experts certainly believe so
Many parents are at the breaking point of stress, and some say parenting has become too hard. What can we do to bring the joy back?
- by Sarah Berry
No medal for Australia in international childcare rankings
A study of childcare in nine developed countries found Australia’s system did little to incentivise services where they’re most needed.
- by Alex Crowe
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Education
The suburbs getting new and upgraded kindergartens
Areas that are short on childcare have been selected by the state government as locations for new or expanded facilities.
- by Alex Crowe
The best and worst places to access childcare in Victoria
New research shows some parts of the state had no available places – the so-called “childcare deserts” – while other areas had more spots than there were children.
- by Alex Crowe
$10-a-day childcare should be ‘right there’ with Medicare, public schools
A think tank says the estimated $7 billion cost of providing free or low-fee early childhood education and care would be “more than offset” by other benefits.
- by Rachel Clun
Brunswick Kindergarten turns 100
With everyone dressing up as 100-year-olds, Brunswick Kindergarten celebrates its 100th birthday.
School bonus divides as rich reap benefits and poorer private areas miss out
Public school students in wealthy suburbs will get $400 each to help with learning costs while their private peers in poorer areas miss out.
- by Rachel Eddie and Robyn Grace
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Real life
‘Crucial for memory’: Why facts stick when you write them down
It might not be a window to your soul but it’s better for your brain. Why writing – once an ancient “handicraft” – is still worth doing well.
- by Angus Holland
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Childcare
Childcare will be as transformative as Medicare, says business leader
A major report into childcare and early education is due later this year. Businesswoman Sam Mostyn says they are as important to the economy as public schooling and universal healthcare.
- by Shane Wright
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