Tag: Education
Review into performance of public schools
The Education Minister Liz Constable has promised to review a program which was set up to improve the perfomance of public schools in Tertiary Entrance Exams(TEE).[MORE]
Private schools take the honours in TEE rankings
Same-sex and private schools have once again out-performed public schools in the Tertiary Entrance Exams. For the second year in a row, St Mary's Anglican Girls' School ranked number one, with the highest number of TEE students scoring in the top third of the state.[MORE]
Audit finds asbestos in school buildings
Schools in south-east New South Wales have been given a bad report card over the use of health-threatening materials in their construction.[MORE]
Principal sacking 'not related to anthem saga'
The Queensland Independent Education Union says it is disappointing a former Islamic college principal's industrial relations claim has been marred by a recent controversy at the school.[MORE]
Public school enrolments 'show faith in system'
New figures show more NSW parents are enrolling their children at public schools.[MORE]
Squatter students headed for showdown with Melbourne Uni
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A stand-off between Melbourne University and student squatters is coming to a head, with an eviction order approved.[MORE]
Uni confident student squatters will leave housing
Melbourne University officials believe a group of students squatters will abide by a Supreme Court ruling ordering them to leave. [MORE]
Squatters ordered to leave university houses
Squatters occupying four houses owned by the University of Melbourne have been told to leave the properties by the Supreme Court.[MORE]
Arts 'ignored' in national curriculum
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Lobby group calls for arts subjects to be included in the Federal Government's new national curriculum.[MORE]
Jobs drying up for graduates, school leavers: job index
University graduates and school leavers will find it harder to find work this year, according to new job advertisement figures.[MORE]
Govt ignoring damning report into school heaters
The New South Wales Government is downplaying a report by one of its own departments that shows the new heaters being installed in schools cause respiratory problems.[MORE]
Beazley medal award winners announced
The Premier Colin Barnett has congratulated two year 12 students who've been awarded the state's highest secondary education honour, the Beazley Medal.[MORE]
Private schools keep fee hikes 'to minimum'
The Independent Schools Association says private schools are limiting their fee hikes because of tough economic times.[MORE]
Govt to roll out new charges, funding in '09
The New Year ushers in a range of new and increased charges from the Federal Government, as well savings for some. [MORE]
Indigenous education funding 'must be spent wisely'
The Catholic Education Office (CEO) says a $2.3 billion commitment to Indigenous education must be spent wisely.[MORE]
Schools asbestos is 'low-risk': Education head
The New South Wales Education Department says asbestos in about 2,200 schools does not pose a risk to students.[MORE]
Board of Studies denies HSC provisions 'rort'
The New South Wales Board of Studies has rejected claims that some private schools are rorting the special considerations system for the Higher School Certificate. [MORE]
Govt pledges $2.3b to fight Indigenous illiteracy
Julia Gillard says the Government will be spending more than $2 billion to combat Indigenous illiteracy.[MORE]
Rights push by Indigenous South Australians
A call for an Indigenous bill of rights is backed by the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement.[MORE]
Intervention leading to more attacks on teachers: union
The Northern Territory Education Union says about 7 per cent of Territory's teachers are on sick or stress leave as a result of violent behaviour by students.[MORE]
Buyers invited to apply for ABC Learning centres
The court-appointed receivers for about 230 unviable ABC childcare centres say they will call for expressions of interest.[MORE]
First Qld ABC Learning centre to shut down
An ABC Learning childcare centre on the Gold Coast shuts down today.[MORE]
Students mount rescue campaign to save Murray turtles
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Milang students are trying to save as many turtles as possible from a tubeworm infestation in the River Murray.[MORE]
NT Govt accused of failing Indigenous students
The Northern Territory Opposition says results from national literacy and numeracy tests show the Labor government is failing to improve education outcomes for Indigenous children.[MORE]
Change at the top for Catholic education
The Director of Catholic Education in Tasmania, Dr Dan White is leaving the State to take up a position in Sydney.[MORE]
