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Do we really need school uniforms?

Schools should offer students options when it comes to wearing school uniforms, says a senior lecturer and former school teacher

New program boosts students’ literacy skills

A first-of-its-kind evaluation aims to improve literacy and help Year 1 children catch up amid concerns over the latest PISA results.

Teacher training program gets extra funding

The Federal Government has announced a major cash injection into an intensive teacher training program

‘Huge under-funding’ of students with disability

More than half of students with disability who need funded support at school are not getting it, new data has shown.

Opinion: A degree alone will not guarantee a successful career

We cannot allow new teachers to leave at the rate they do, just as it is inefficient to allow experienced teachers to fail to share their expertise, says a Victorian secondary school teacher.

‘Disgraceful’: Education Department official charged

A former Department of Education official will face court over his alleged involvement in a corruption ring that swindled more than $6m from Victorian state schools.

Mandatory transgender policy announced for schools

One state’s schools will soon implement a new policy for transgender and intersex students following an announcement by the Education Department.

Rift deepens over school’s future

The federation that runs Australia’s largest Islamic school has spoken out against suggestions its land should be handed over to the community.

COAG meeting focuses on school funding

The school year is coming to a close with federal, state and territory education ministers attending a COAG meeting to discuss a new funding agreement.

Parents behaving badly online

It’s not just physically threatening conduct which can land parents in hot water. Their behaviour online, including social media channels, may also find them facing legal action.