Inequality is one of the most urgent challenges facing Australian schools. For decades, governments have invested billions of dollars in […]

SolStock/Getty Images When parents think about their child’s education, they probably focus on basic skills and exam results, the amount

Sydney Bourne/ AAP If you ask a small child a simple maths question, such as 4+2, they may count on

The Victorian government has announced it will send social workers to 20 of the state’s schools to try to reduce

Justin Lambert/ Getty Images When we talk about whether the education system is working we often look at results and

Schools have been shut in the Australian Capital Territory after children’s play sand was recalled due to asbestos fears. Almost

An increasing number of Australian school students are applying for an early offer to university, before they have their exam

Vera Livchak/ Getty Images There has been a lot of focus on the need to teach older children about consent.

Tang Ming Tung/ Getty Images Moving from primary to high school is one of the biggest transitions in a child’s