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 ...
Staggering increase in private school enrolments compared with public sector
Private schools have trumped their public counterpart in enrolment numbers over the past five years, sparking debate about a ...
Private school enrolments keep rising as parents flee public system despite cost-of-living crisis
Australian schooling is changing, with more than 1.5 million students now attending private schools, new data reveals.
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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 ...
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 ...
Mom who threatened daughter’s bully in school faces assault charge: ‘I went into protective mode’
An Australian mother who threatened to “slit” a student’s throat multiple times in a violent tirade at her daughter’s private school is set to face court for assault.
The Perth suburbs with the biggest private school fee increases revealed
Private schools across Western Australia have recorded the highest average fee increase in years as the sector faces growing ...
Australian women will soon be eligible for a menopause health check. Here’s what to expect
What is a menopause health assessment? And how will it improve the health care women receive during this stage in their lives ...
Revealed: How much South Australia’s top private schools pay their most senior staff
South Australian private schools are paying their top staff average salary packages of more than $200,000 – and as much as ...
Educators condemn 'disgusting' racist messages sent by WA school students
The messages were circulated on the instant messaging platform Snapchat by students from Presbyterian Ladies' College.
WA families are increasingly choosing private schools, despite rising fees
Enrolments in public schools across Western Australia are increasing at a much slower pace than those at private schools, ...
The teen anxiety epidemic in the US and Australia — and what to do about it
A study from the Murdoch Research Children's Institute (MCRI) in Australia found 64% of respondents reported at least three episodes of anxiety or depression as teens. A health expert weighed in.