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The government wants to save $463m by tightening disability support to school students. What’s going on?
The federal government has announced a new “safeguard” around how funding is spent to support school students with disabilities. The…
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Help! I’m almost finished school but don’t know what I want to do next
As Year 12 students pass the halfway point of their final year, the question of “what next?” can start to…
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NZ’s costly fees‑free scheme did little to widen access to tertiary education – new study
The government’s decision to scrap the one-year fees-free tertiary scheme in this month’s Budget will be contentious. Some will see…
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Governments keep trying to make childcare safer. Could a new ‘national commission’ make a difference?
Governments have spent about a year announcing new policies to make early education safer for Australian children. In the wake…
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You don’t get long in parent‑teacher interviews. Here’s how to use the time well
It’s the time of year when schools and parents typically meet for parent-teacher interviews. These meetings are often short: in…
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‘I don’t believe no screens is possible’: how parents manage devices and little kids
Parents are told to avoid screens altogether in the first two years of a child’s life. At the same time,…
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$50,000 arts degrees look set to stay, despite a new bill trying to slash uni fees
For five years, many Australian university students have been watching the amount they have to pay for their studies with…
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We studied the bacteria on kids’ sports mouthguards. The results were eye‑opening
Many young Australians are beginning their winter sports season, gearing up for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Apart…
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Taking your child to an Anzac service? Prepare for loud noises and big questions
Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to attend Anzac Day marches and services over the weekend. Many children will…
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Does your school do mental health checks? They should be regular, not just a one‑off
Students’ mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing schools. In Australia, half of all adult mental health challenges…
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Google promotes ‘teacher approved’ apps for kids. Here’s what parents should know
As school holidays continue around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children entertained. If you…
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Fixating on a ‘magic number’ of childcare hours misses what’s most important for kids’ development
Families with kids juggling full-time work may have been alarmed by media reporting this week, suggesting “too much” time in…
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I hate it when other adults ‘parent’ my kids. What can I do?
Long weekends often bring family and friends together in a mix of generations. Somewhere between the egg hunt and hot…
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Does AI mean more uni students are plagiarising their work?
People using other peoples’ ideas, words and creations without acknowledgement is a widespread problem. Plagiarism occurs everywhere from restaurant menus…
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We surveyed more than 8,000 principals – they face violence, threats and stress in their schools
Almost half of surveyed Australia’s school principals face physical violence in their jobs. Almost 90% say they encounter offensive behaviour…
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