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Strong Independents commit to stronger primary education

The Strong Independents has announced its policy on primary education: a five-point plan for ACT public schools.

More funding for teacher librarians in the ACT

The ACT Government has committed $8.9 million over four years to public schools to help them employ a qualified teacher librarian

Education feature 2024: Love to learn

We encourage you to read this guide to explore the outstanding educational opportunities being offered by our local advertisers in the Canberra region in 2024 and beyond …

New improvement framework for ACT public schools

Eighteen ACT public schools will take part this year in the trial of a new tool to track their performance and help them improve.

ACT’s Afghan-Australian women empowered through education

Three young Afghan-Australian women hope to change the world and improve the lot of their sisters in Afghanistan.

Where are all the male teachers, education experts ask

Education experts at the University of South Australia are calling for a national childhood workforce strategy to encourage more men into early learning and childcare professions.

Early childhood education program for Canberra women

The Early Learning Connection Program will help 260 Canberra women to study a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Education Equity Fund: Financial relief for Canberra families

The Future of Education Equity Fund helps Canberra families in financial difficulty to support their children at school this year.

60 years of education at Canberra’s Rosary Primary School

For the past 60 years, the Rosary Primary School has been taking students on trips around the world without ever leaving the Watson building.

ANU wins gold for consent education

The Australian National University’s consent and respectful relationships program has won a major global award.

Consultation paper for ACT literacy / numeracy inquiry

The ACT Government has released a consultation paper for its independent inquiry into literacy and numeracy performance in public schools.

Reading the key to a good job, but students limited by digital divide

Australian school children value reading to help them “get a good job”, but when it comes to digital reading opportunities, only a quarter have daily access to devices, new Australian Catholic University research shows.

Mobile phones banned in ACT schools from 2024

The ACT Government will introduce a new Personal Use of Communication Devices in ACT Public Schools policy from next term.

ACT Government’s disability inclusion strategy for schools

The first action plan, supported by an investment of $9.9 million, will strengthen and embed inclusive practices across ACT public schools.

Panel will inquire into literacy and numeracy in the ACT

An Expert Panel has been appointed to conduct an independent inquiry into literacy and numeracy performance in the ACT.

Gonski for universities: Fund higher education like schools, new report

Australia should fund universities like schools, according to a new report released today by Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute.

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