Seven in 10 high school students fail civics and citizenship tests
The latest results come amid a loss of faith in democracy and political institutions, rising antisemitic attacks and a ...
Australian students just recorded the lowest civics scores since testing began. But young people do care about politics
In a new civics report, only 28% of Australian Year 10 students met the ‘proficient standard’ in 2024 compared to 38% in 2019 ...
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Teachers feel intimidated by parents, students at Australian schools
A high school in Victoria is tackling behavioural challenges with a school-wide program focused on respect and calmer ...
There’s a new push to teach Australian students about civics. Here are 6 ways to do it well
The most recent study showed more than 60% of Year 10 students don’t make the national standard for knowledge of democracy ...
Schools focus on respect as teachers report feeling intimidated by students
Rosebud Secondary, on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula, is tackling this with a school-wide program focused on respect and ...
More families choosing private schools despite soaring tuition fees and cost of living
Enrolments at non-government schools outpaced growth in the public sector, continuing a trend away from state schools.
Victorian parents paying more for private school than any other state
Tuition costs for private and Catholic schools are the highest of any state, with statewide median fees rising to more than ...
Australia: Teachers oppose Zionist and government witch hunt against Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah
The resolution adopted by the Footscray High School sub-branch of the Australian Education Union (AEU) “opposes the ...
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Australia Should Support a Global Right to Free Education
With a healthy mix of nervousness and excitement, kids across Australia are grabbing their backpacks and sunhats this week ...
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Australian Teacher Identifies As Cat, Tells Students To Call Her "Miss Purr": Report
The teacher wearing cars ears and a lanyard labelled "purr". An Australian high school teacher has come under scrutiny after identifying herself as a cat during classroom sessions, prompting the ...
School Closure Temporary School Closure for ROEBOURNE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL (including the Child and Parent Centre)
ROEBOURNE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL (including the Child and Parent Centre) will be closed on Friday, 14 February 2025, due to Tropical Cyclone Zelia. * No one will be allowed on site as it will not be ...
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Can schools enforce uniform policies like short hair for boys and skirts for girls?
She's a PhD candidate from Griffith University researching uniform policies in Australian high schools. "Many schools say it binds community together, giving common and coherent purpose," Ms ...