BIZARRE: 27 - What They Never Told You

Education Secretary ‘open-minded’ over smacking ban but no legislation planned

Bridget Phillipson indicated she would like to hear more from experts on how such a policy would work.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2024

No tax hike on payslips, vows minister amid confusion over ‘working people’

But Bridget Phillipson warned Wednesday’s Budget will include ‘tough choices’.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2024

No tax hike ‘on payslips’, minister insists amid confusion over ‘working people’

Bridget Phillipson refused to say whether a small business owner earning around £13,000 in net profit would count as a working person.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2024

There’s a new school funding bill in parliament. Will this end the funding wars?

On Thursday, federal Education Minister Jason Clare introduced a school funding bill to parliament.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2024

School funding deal still doesn't add up for big states

State governments and the education union urge greater federal school funding as the minister looks to pave the way for a new deal in parliament.

AAP · Oct 10, 2024

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest.

AAP · Oct 10, 2024

Students Called the Ed Department for FAFSA Help. Most Were Ignored.

The financial aid form's rollout was disastrous, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

Reason · Sep 25, 2024

Labor promises upgrades across Canberra's public schools

The spend would include $30m on heating and cooling in public schools.

The Canberra Times · Sep 22, 2024

Scottish pupils to sit fewer exams as education reforms given go ahead

School pupils will sit fewer exams as the Government seeks to “rebalance” the approach to assessments, the Education Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2024

Virginia Public Schools Ban Students from Using Cellphones During Entire School Day

Virginia's Department of Education released its final guidance on cellphone usage for K-12 students after Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33

Latin Times · Sep 18, 2024