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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...

Breaking the chain: ACT teachers’ resource to stop drug crime

ACT Region Crime Stoppers has launched a Drug Crime and the Law teachers' resource to help break the trafficking chain.

$22 million for Canberra public schools

The ACT Government has allocated more than $22 million for 2023-24 to improve infrastructure at 37 Canberra public schools.

Innovative science education programs launched at ANU

The Einstein-First and Quantum Girls programs will “revolutionise” Australian science education and reverse the STEM skills shortage.

Homeschool Open Day for Canberrans

The Canberra region homeschooling community will hold an Open Day on Monday 22 May, to show why homeschooling is a valid educational option.

Promising ACT student gets help to realise her potential

Aimee McArthur from Caroline Chisolm School is the ACT’s sole recipient of a Harding Miller Education Scholarship worth $20,000.

Childcare workers given education and development help

Early childhood educators will receive extra budget funding to help complete their studies and aid professional development.

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