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Canberra Liberals announce education policy

The Canberra Liberals have a plan to improve literacy and numeracy, better support teachers, and maintain schools.

One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards

Australia's education system needs urgent reform as thousands of students are not achieving basic standards in the annual NAPLAN tests.

ANU: Students need better tech education

Teachers are struggling to equip Australian school kids with the digital skills they need for the future, warns a new report.

$25 million for literacy and education gaps in ACT schools

Canberra students' literacy and numeracy rates are dire; can the ACT Government's $25 million investment turn them around?

Local tradie Jessica Lancaster recognised with plumber grant

Local apprentice plumber Jessica Lancaster has been awarded $1,000 through a Rheem grants round, the only Canberra resident to be recognised.

ACT election thoughts: Angela Burroughs (AEU ACT)

Angela Burroughs, branch president of the Australian Education Union (AEU) ACT, gives the ACT Government their report card for this term.

Fit the Bill: ACT education – Your input needed

Of concern in recent years has been the decrease in basic literacy and numeracy skills.

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.

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