Education
From spin class to corruption inquiry: Yoga pals at centre of schools ICAC hearing
It has been alleged that former Schools Infrastructure NSW chief Anthony Manning improperly hired friends and misallocated funds from school projects.
- by Christopher Harris
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Parents warned against ‘myth’ of eye exercises for treating dyslexia
Eye exercises, using coloured lenses and even hopping on one leg are among the treatments being warned against for parents of children with reading difficulties.
- by Bridie Smith
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Education
‘Destroyed every bit of trust I had’: WA teacher lifts lid on education emergency
A WA high school teacher says it’s a huge problem, and that his personal experience with the system might shed a light on how things got so bad.
- by Holly Thompson
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Education
Top Sydney private schools change their minds on co-education
One eastern suburbs institution is closing its doors to boys in its junior campus after more than 100 years, while another on the north shore will no longer admit girls.
- by Lucy Carroll
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Education
Students given second chance after selective school exams erupt into chaos
Thousands of students who sat selective exams on Friday will be able to resit tests at public schools after chaos descended on mega centres.
- by Lucy Carroll
Kids watching TV at childcare raises parents’ ire
Parents say they have been shocked to find their children in front of TV screens at childcare. Experts say digital technology can complement the curriculum, but warn of the dangers of too much screen time.
- by Nicole Precel
‘Children would be crushed’: Police called as selective schools tests descend into chaos
One test was cancelled and police - including members of the riot squad - were needed to manage massive crowds at selective school exams across Sydney.
- by Christopher Harris
WA schools record wave of assault allegations
There have been hundreds of allegations of physical assaults in WA schools, with more than half of the victims aged between 10 and 14.
- by Holly Thompson
Where to find Melbourne’s best schools
Almost all of Melbourne’s best public schools are in the same area.
- by Alex Crowe and The Visual Stories Team
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VCE
Thousands of high school students shun ‘two years of hell’ in favour of vocational VCE
The vocational major VCE has breathed new life into vocational education and training in Victorian schools, but there are calls for the government to do more.
- by Noel Towell
Editorial
Education
Why parents vote with their wallets to get kids into selective school
The state has created a two-tier public education system. But at what cost?
- The Herald's View
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