The peak body for private schools in NSW has slammed claims that the sector is receiving four times the funding of public schools,…
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by Darren Lawson The global pandemic has forced us to rethink many aspects of our lives, including education. In an attempt to accommodate…
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Australian 15-year-olds rank ninth in the world for reading and science and 10th in the world for maths, but almost half still failed…
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Private schools continue to be an increasingly popular choice for Australian families, with new data showing rising student enrolments in the sector. The…
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When teachers are struggling, their ability to support students’ emotional needs becomes greatly diminished. In many cases, this can lead to increased anxiety…
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While teachers embrace creativity as an essential 21st century skill, a lack of valid and reliable creativity tests means schools struggle to assess…
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Eighty-five per cent of STEM education in Australian schools is based on a “products and processes” approach dominated by robotics and coding, a…
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Real per student government spending on private schools grew by 3.7% a year in the decade to 2022 – a growth rate 60%…
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On Wednesday, ACARA released the 2023 NAP Science Literacy Public Report, showing that overall science scores remain steady since the last assessment undertaken…
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A national survey in March 2023 revealed that 20% of Australian high school students identify as having low levels of mental wellbeing, with…