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Private tutoring for school kids is ‘booming’. But this poses risks for students

Tutoring tends to be for high school students, but an increasing proportion of primary students are being tutored

Despite improvements to early education, more children are starting school developmentally behind. What’s going on?

Going to high-quality early childhood education or preschool is one way to ensure children do not fall behind before they even start school.

How do we get more Year 12s doing maths?

The skills we gain during school mathematics – problem-solving, pattern-finding, reasoning logically, and computational thinking – are essential to the work of many STEM careers.

Australia’s government says social media age checks ‘can be done’, despite errors and privacy risks

The report suggests existing age assurance technology can be used to determine whether social media users are over 16.

Teacher Paramjit Brownson wins $62,000 after unfair dismissal by Islamic college

Commissioner Crawford ruled the disciplinary process against her was “contrived and flawed” and said Mr Azhari acted inappropriately to achieve his objectives.

Year 11 student Sukhmandeep named NSW ICAS All-Stars champion

The ICAS All-Stars initiative builds on the long-standing tradition of ICAS by recognising the top academic achievers across the state.

Indigenous students call for equal support to complete Year 12

Until now we have not had a lot of quantitative evidence on Indigenous students’ actual attitudes towards education.

Often parents and schools disagree about whether something is ‘bullying’: what happens next?

The definition used in Australian schools captures the key elements defined by international research.

16% of Kiwi school leavers had no qualifications — worst rate in a decade

The figure equates to approximately 10,600 teenagers, and represents a 0.4 percentage point increase on the previous year.

Your kids could soon learn Hindi or Punjabi in Canberra schools – here’s how to make it happen

According to the ACT Government, the Indian community is now the largest multicultural group in the Territory, with around 17,000 residents. Of these, nearly 10,000 people speak Hindi or Punjabi at home.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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