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Ten-year plan to reboot maths in Australia's schools
With one in three kids struggling in maths, a bold new plan targets better teaching, stronger resources, and clear national goals
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More than half of Australia’s school principals intend to quit – report
Australia's school leaders report worsening levels of anxiety and depression amid rising levels of physical violence, threats, and bullying, new research shows
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Queensland signs on to federal school funding agreement
Every state has now signed a Heads of Agreement with the Commonwealth to achieve full funding for public schools
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Aussie students shine in maths but face key challenges, global study finds
Australian students continue to perform strongly in mathematics globally but face critical areas needing attention, a new analysis of OECD data reveals
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ACT signs updated federal school funding deal
Under the new agreement, the Commonwealth will lift public school funding to 25% of the SRS by 2034
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'Broad national conversation' needed on equity and disadvantage
A former education official has proposed measures to address the increasing concentration of disadvantaged students in NSW public schools
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School funding: Fair or flawed?
The debate over public vs private school funding is back – are taxpayers unfairly propping up elite schools while public schools struggle to stay afloat?
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School funding boosts student achievement, major study confirms
More money in schools leads to better test scores, higher school completion rates, improved tertiary attainment, and increased lifetime earnings, the research shows
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‘A historic breakthrough’: NSW signs up to federal funding deal
The deal boosts the Federal Government's SRS share to 25%, ensuring public schools receive full funding when combined with state contributions
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Social media ban for under 16s passes Parliament
The ban requires social media platforms to block access for Australians under 16, with breaches facing fines of nearly $50m