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More support needed to overcome child poverty – study

More Australians are concerned about the rise in child poverty and its impact on educational outcomes, new research shows

New programs see Indigenous kids rise above challenges at school

An Australia-First report reveals how the programs are resulting in strengthened self-confidence and learning outcomes

Private schools taking lion's share of disability support – new data

Wealthy private schools are receiving up to six times the disability funding of public schools, a new report shows

Major infrastructure upgrades for schools announced

Public schools in the Northern Territory, South Australia and the ACT will benefit from new infrastructure funding

New report sounds the alarm on maths enrolments

Participation in higher mathematics is at a record low, raising concerns about Australia’s capacity to meet future STEM workforce needs

The program helping students overcome test-related anxieties

The Educator looks at how the program is helping senior students who are preparing for their final exams, and the teachers supporting them

Opinion: Australian teachers shouldn’t be afraid to teach Indigenous knowledge

The Australian Curriculum's deeper engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures is a matter of national importance

How to build an inclusive learning environment

Upcoming webinar will dive into the practical steps of building inclusivity

Ministers take aim at principals’ workload and wellbeing issues

Australia's Education Ministers asked officials to work with stakeholders to provide greater support principals and school leaders

Social media having a negative impact on girls – research

Social media is affecting girls' wellbeing, learning and career choices, a new UNESCO report warns