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 ...
Parents plan legal challenge over Sydney high school’s controversial changes
Parents this week launched a fundraising campaign to raise $20,000 in a bid to stop the senior campus from being dismantled.
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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 ...
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 ...
A new school year brings hope but parents should know the 'damning' truth
Experts warn Australia's education system is "failing to deliver" for half a million kids and putting their future wellbeing at risk, but lessons from 2024 offer hope.
Jordan Mailata's former school and football club cheer him on for Super Bowl LIX
Known as a "gentle giant" among his school and local rugby club in Sydney's west, Jordan Mailata is gearing up for his second ...