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Canberra Liberals call for Fair Work review of possible teacher wage theft

The Canberra Liberals will call today for a Fair Work Ombudsman review of ACT teacher pay and conditions, particularly in light of possible ‘wage theft’.

CIT patisserie chef takes out National WorldSkills gold award

CIT student and patisserie chef Rachel Crawford recently took home a gold award after competing in the National WorldSkills championship.

Court orders block to academic cheating service

For the first time, a court has ordered Australia's largest internet providers to block access to an academic cheating service.

ACT Budget: $51 million to support equity in ACT schools

In the ACT Budget, the ACT Government will spend $51 million more on school equity programs over the next four years.

Back to school in Term 4

Year 12 students across the ACT are set to return to campus from the beginning of Term 4, as the critical time of final exams and assessments begins. The ACT Government announced this...

Liberals want government taskforce to respond to ACT’s education crisis

Canberra Liberals say the ACT Government taskforce to address the teacher shortage problem must be “more than window dressing”.

National teacher shortage puts pressure on ACT teaching staff

A nationwide shortage of teachers is putting pressure on Canberra’s teachers, causing increasing dissatisfaction and burnout. In response, the ACT Government has set up a Teacher Shortage Taskforce, which will meet for the first time on Thursday.

eSafety: How to protect young people from cybercrime

How young people can use digital devices safely, and protect themselves from cyberbullying, online abuse, scams, and sexual exploitation.

Cheeky Chicken: A home away from home

Cheeky Chicken Early Learning Centre (ELC) in Hughes is raising the bar when it comes to children’s education.

Early educators leaving industry under stress

Early educators are leaving the industry due to excessive workloads and low pay, according to a survey of thousands of staff.

Government unveils NSW Year 12 school plan

Year 12 students in western Sydney's eight coronavirus-hit council areas will not return to in-person schooling on August 16.

Galilee school expands Holder campus

Canberra special assistance school, Galilee School, has completed construction at their Holder campus as they expand into year 11 and 12.

Reassurance for HSC students amid lockdown

Thousands of NSW students due to begin their HSC trials amid lockdown have been offered reassurance adjustments will be made.

ACT falling behind on apprenticeships?

Apprenticeship and trainee numbers soared in Australia last year – except in the ACT, according to a report published this week.

To the editor: ACT education review ‘long overdue’

Re: Nick Fuller’s article ‘Liberals give ACT Government a failing school report’ (CW 24 June 2021, p18): I agree the independent systemic review of the ACT education system is not only needed but long overdue.

‘You’re the best!’ Your belief in your kids’ academic ability can actually improve their grades

We have all met the parent who thinks their kid is the next Picasso. But it’s hard to know if these beliefs are helpful or harmful.

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