Greens to abolish HECS
Following the National Tertiary Education Union’s strike at the University of Sydney last week, Greens candidate…
Schools
School Daze: Funding Private and Public Education
Over the last 30 years, non-government schools have doubled in size as more and more parents…
Students of All Abilities Shining on Stage
This week a spectacular student showcase will be celebrating the plethora of talent of students with…
Berejiklian promises new selective school for Sydney
On Tuesday, Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the opening of a new selective school in Sydney’s south-west…
Schools Urged to Get Educated About Epilepsy
Despite nearly one in 200 students having epilepsy in Australia, less than five percent of schools…
Music Has a Profound Effect on Learning
Over the past four years the West Australian Symphony Orchestra has introduced a music program in…
Let’s talk about sex (education)
In Australia, there is no nationwide curriculum for sex education, so not all young people are…
Can money buy happiness (or at least a good education)?
It’s one of those age-old debates: when it comes down to your child’s education, is it…
Artificial Intelligence in Schools
Technology is evolving pretty quickly, and it’s no secret our education system has to evolve with…
Gender Acceptance in Our Schools
A private girls’ school in Sydney changed their uniform to allow students to wear shorts and…
Play-based learning on the rise
When it comes to teaching children, most people believe playtime is a break from learning for…
Male teachers are a minority in Australian schools
Years ago, male teachers made up the majority of teaching staff in Australian Primary schools --…