Private schools overpaid grants after exaggerating student numbers, audit shows
Some private schools received $1.4m more than they were entitled to last year by overstating their student numbers, an audit shows.
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Commission set to probe corruption in education department
A hearing is about to be launched into allegations of serious corruption in the education sector.
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Overcrowding issues put strain on Sydney primary schools
Primary schools in Sydney's north are so full that the State Government is mulling the redevelopment of residential blocks to house new classrooms.
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Should homework be abolished?
Some primary schools in NSW are allowing students to opt out of homework altogether, so why not abolish it?
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My School website reveals nation’s top performers
ACARA has given schools the opportunity to review their literacy and numeracy scores. How did your school perform?
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Schools roll out financial literacy classes
Students are now being educated in consumer and financial literacy as part of a ground-breaking new program.
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A 'unique' situation: a day in the life at Ropeley State School
Ropeley State School principal, Charmaine Wilson, admits her school is in a unique situation. Its entire population is just two.
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School’s Year 9 ‘sex survey’ sparks full investigation
A NSW school is currently under investigation for asking Year 9 students to complete an inappropriate sex survey and advertise themselves on mock dating websites.
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Schools struggle with demand for ESL classes
A massive 62% increase in students who require ESL courses is proving a challenge for many schools. Are you taking advantage of all the funding available?
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SCHOOL DRUG CRISIS: 20 students suspended every week
Schools must make the most of available support networks to combat a rising drug problem, the president of the Secondary Principals Council has suggested.