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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.

ACT Public Education Awards recognise teachers

The 2023 ACT Public Education Awards held this week recognised the dedication of the ACT’s public education staff and volunteers

Canberra Liberals call for review of literacy in ACT schools

Jeremy Hanson, Shadow Minister for Education, said reports show students falling behind in literacy, and he wants an inquiry.

Two years of early childhood education on horizon for ACT

Education minister Yvette Berry will introduce a bill today to legally enshrine access to two years of early childhood education.

Summit discusses education in the ACT

The Future of Education Ideas Summit marks the halfway point in the ACT Government’s 10-year Future of Education Strategy.

Workforce strategy for ACT early childhood sector

The ACT Government released its new early childhood education and care workforce strategy today, minister Yvette Berry announced. 

Write a love letter to the land to see Costa visit Canberra

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Junior Landcare is inviting Australians young and old to pen a love note to our beautiful country.

Workload relief and payrises in ACT teachers Enterprise Agreement

The Australian Education Union ACT welcomes the ACT Public Sector Education Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2023–26.

Fit the Bill: Education is the key to Indigenous literacy

Regardless of how the Voice referendum goes, there is a lot we can do to improve the lot for our Indigenous brothers and sisters now. 

Ghosts, Gough and other famous Telopeans

Telopea Park School is celebrating its 100th year – minus the nine days when it was a temporary hospital in 1927 – and there are some scintillating ghost stories and Gough stories...

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