‘Making the world better’: Top Qld teacher recognised
When Nyanyiik (Angelina) Chol was named school captain she faced racism and hatred. Now as a teacher, it has spurred her to create a program so kids of all cultures feel like they belong.
Education
Marium Khan’s low income struggles to uni success: ‘Education is not equal for everyone’
From struggle to success: how The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program helped Marium Khan achieve her educational dreams
Lack of childcare ‘killing’ rural towns
Heather Sherwell has rung every childcare centre in her region and can only find one day of care in Horsham – an hour’s drive from home. Now her family might be forced to relocate to Melbourne.
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Victoria’s top young ag achievers
Years of hands-on learning from teachers with real farming experience helped these kids smash their VCE ag exam out of the park. See the honour roll.
VCE 2023: Top performing schools revealed
A regional private school that charges thousands less than Melbourne’s elite colleges has boasted the state’s most impressive 2023 VCE results. See if your school made the cut.
‘Should be concerned’: Record low for Aussie students
A new report comparing the performance of students in 81 countries shows Australia has recorded a drastic decline. See why.
Country schools face enrolment slide
Timber and irrigation towns have seen their school numbers slashed after falling victim to inner city voters’ demands. See the changes in enrolment numbers at every country school in Australia.
Riverina schools left high and dry
Federal water buybacks are not only affecting jobs, but also draining classrooms of their students, according to the NSW Irrigators Council.
‘Mind-blowing’ length Yr 12’s are taking to get through exams
New data has revealed the extreme lengths private and public school students are going to during their Year 12 exams.
Revealed: Victoria’s tiny schools delivering big benefits
These schools have just a handful of students each, but teachers and families say it’s critical their doors stay open. See the full list.
Families now have easier access to free home internet
A major change to the Albanese government’s School Student Broadband Initiative will make it easier for families to access one year of free home internet. Are you eligible?
Full list of SA qualified tutors
Australia’s tutoring industry has been described as the ‘Wild West’, with some parents forking out up to $200 an hour. See the full list of SA tutors who have been checked and recommended.
Fee-free TAFE grows ag worker pipeline
An audacious plan to help solve the nation’s long-term labour and skills shortages is showing promise, with 9500 first semester enrolments.
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