School budget changes should not have been a shock, says minister Minister defends school funding shifts as teaching overhaul looms. The Canberra Times · Sep 18
'Open heart surgery' needed on education curriculum Poor results in global education testing have experts calling for stronger classroom discipline and a complete overhaul of the national curriculum. AAP · Sep 9
'A good local member': PM defends campaign grant funds Labor has dismissed claims of conflicts of interest over a $560 million grant scheme to fulfil election promises as the crossbench pushes for more transparency. AAP · Sep 8
MPs slam major leader over 'feminised' education claim Politicians are lining up to condemn claims feminised education is fuelling misogyny, arguing schools should teach boys respect and healthy relationships. AAP · Sep 7
'Sent into poverty': cheaper uni study plans criticised New laws allowing more regional and disadvantaged students to access university do not go far enough in creating educational equality, a committee has warned. AAP · Sep 3
New UC-ACT govt deal to reshape post-secondary education landscape 'UC's success is Canberra's success,' vice-chancellor says. The Canberra Times · Aug 23
After more than 15 years of laptops in the classroom, do Australian schools need a rethink? Many teachers and parent groups think its time for a ‘digital detox’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 23
Hunter students condemn rise of One Nation as thousands skip school A gathering in Civic Park on Thursday followed thousands of students walking out of class to protest Pauline Hanson's One Nation. Newcastle Herald · Aug 13
‘Everything is on the line’: students shun calls to stay in school and join anti-Hanson protests across Australia High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to fight against racism The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Bill Shorten: University of Canberra and CIT would be 'better together' 'This is not about cost cutting,' vice-chancellor says. The Canberra Times · Aug 12
Education Minister backs call to examine merging embattled CIT with UC A chorus of high-profile voices are eager for a merger to be explored. The Canberra Times · Aug 12
Education ministers are worried about technology use in schools. Should they be? Australia’s education ministers are increasingly asking if there is too much screen time in schools. The Conversation · Aug 10
Naplan results: reading and writing worsens in Australian schools as one in three students fail to meet benchmarks Education minister Jason Clare says the results showed ‘real challenges’ but numeracy scores were heartening The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
Childcare worker charged with 329 child abuse offences A childcare worker has been charged with 329 child abuse offences affecting more than 135 victims after police seized millions of files from his devices. AAP · Jul 13
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 13 Australian Unis Told To Define Antisemitism And Islamophobia Under New Rules Australian universities will be required to adopt formal definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism against First Nations people.
AAP · Jul 12 'Spineless' unis blasted over campus anti-Semitism New rules for the university sector aim to crack down on racism on campus, but the opposition believes more action is needed.
AAP · Jul 12 Jewish student backs violence against colonisation A pro-Palestine Jewish student points to her family background of Holocaust survivors as a reason why she "fights for justice" against genocide.
The Canberra Times · Jul 12 Universities forced to publish consultant spending, exec salaries under new standards Institutions forced to adopt contentious anti-Semitism definition.
AAP · Jun 30 More help for classrooms to stamp out anti-Semitism Classrooms nationwide will gain access to resources to help combat racism and anti-Semitism as part of a program to boost social cohesion.
The Conversation · Jun 25 Caps are coming for domestic uni places, but the government also wants to grow student numbers. Can this work? Federal Education Minister Jason Clare introduced a bill to parliament on Thursday that will see universities face new caps on domestic student numbers.
AAP · Jun 24 Disadvantaged, regional students to get uni funds boost Universities will get more money to allow more students from disadvantaged backgrounds to begin their degree in a needs-based funding model.
The Canberra Times · Jun 23 Labor knows uni fee hikes failed so why are students still paying? Jason Clare should reverse HECS fee inequity now.
The Canberra Times · Jun 22 'Don't want to spend my life in debt': when Leila graduates uni, she'll owe $80,000 Labor has 'unfinished business' with university fees.
AAP · Jun 16 Strike dodged, fees tamed with childcare wage hike A looming strike and anxiety over fee increases have been put to bed as billions more are set to flow into the pockets of childcare workers.
The Guardian - AU · May 31 Students would save $3bn over a decade if Labor changed Hecs indexation date by five months Exclusive: Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan show possible savings for university graduates, as Hecs debts increase by $1bn on Monday