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Schools need standards to support students after harm

Schools need standards to support students after harm

Australia's education ministers are being called on to create national standards for schools to support young victim-survivors who experience sexual harm.

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

Regulators are pushing for urgent systemic change, as Australia's sexual violence commissioner warns that a lack of coordination is hurting victims.

Rural medical students are just what the doctor ordered

Rural medical students are just what the doctor ordered

Rural medical students are just what the doctor ordered

Rural medical students are just what the doctor ordered

Two young medical students are helping rural teenagers get into university as country high schools face science teacher shortages and bush hospitals shrink.

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Labor urged to axe faith school bill exemption

Labor urged to axe faith school bill exemption

Advocates have welcomed an independent MP's bill to amend laws that allow religious schools to sack teachers or expel students over marital status or sexuality.

Call for LGBTQI teens to get stronger school protection

Call for LGBTQI teens to get stronger school protection

A state review of suicide-related deaths is sparking calls for stronger protections for queer students in discrimination legislation.

Elite school teens face court on sexual assault charges

Elite school teens face court on sexual assault charges

Lawyers for a group of teenagers charged with raping a 14-year-old girl have warned that the security of their clients' identities must be protected.

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

The Philippines has been shocked by another school shooting in weeks, as a student videoed himself fatally shooting a classmate before killing himself.

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'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

Thousands of students have taken to the streets nationwide, ditching school to voice opposition to Pauline Hanson as plans are hatched for a second strike.

Thai teen kills seven, then himself, in rampage

Thai teen kills seven, then himself, in rampage

Thai teen kills seven, then himself, in rampage

Thai teen kills seven, then himself, in rampage

A 14-year-old boy has killed his grandparents before gunning down teachers and students in Thailand's second school shooting of 2026.

No jail for teacher over 'gross' sexual texts to child

No jail for teacher over 'gross' sexual texts to child

No jail for teacher over 'gross' sexual texts to child

No jail for teacher over 'gross' sexual texts to child

A former educator who sent "extremely explicit" messages to a 15-year-old will spend no time behind bars.

Teachers, parents slam NAPLAN communication chaos

Teachers, parents slam NAPLAN communication chaos

Teachers, parents slam NAPLAN communication chaos

Teachers, parents slam NAPLAN communication chaos

The accuracy of data collected from national assessment NAPLAN is under fire after millions of students could not complete the first day of tests.

Nervous wait for students ahead of ATAR release

Nervous wait for students ahead of ATAR release

Nervous wait for students ahead of ATAR release

Nervous wait for students ahead of ATAR release

Australian students will soon start receiving their ATAR scores, with many saying they are nervous about the potentially life-changing outcomes.

Possible bullying motive for Indonesian school attack

Possible bullying motive for Indonesian school attack

Possible bullying motive for Indonesian school attack

Possible bullying motive for Indonesian school attack

Authorities have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspect in a mosque attack at a Jakarta high school and are looking into a possible bullying motive.

Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe

Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe

Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe

Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe

An "extremely traumatic" year 12 test subject mix-up has sparked a state government investigation with the curriculum authority coming under the spotlight.

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Push for more girls in sought-after selective schools

Attempts to boost the number of girls in state selective schools will be introduced as parents flock for spots once more.

'Endemic bullying': troubled exam authority escapes axe

Damning claims of blame-shifting and bullying within a state exam authority have been aired following a major bungle.

'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

Stagnant NAPLAN results paint a concerning picture for Australian students, sparking calls for greater investment to help those falling behind.

Teacher set to have some sexual abuse charges dropped

A teacher who allegedly sexually assaulted a student on school grounds is expected to have some charges withdrawn as legal negotiations continue.

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'Sense of belonging' helps Indigenous kids at school

Support for Indigenous students including cultural activities, mentoring and connection with Elders is making a difference to attendance, grades and confidence.

'Youth' spat paves way for elite school's co-ed plans

Plans by a prestigious boys' private school to admit girls remain on track after a court loss to parents opposing the co-educational move.

'Nation-building' deal as public schools fully funded

Every Australian student will receive a fully funded public education after the Commonwealth brokered a deal with a final holdout state.

Private school fined $140k, apologises for boy's death

Melbourne's Kilvington Grammar has been sentenced in the County Court over the death of student Lachlan Cook who died on a school trip to Vietnam.

PM caves on school funding after 'tortuous' talks

An extra $3.5 billion in federal cash will be ponied up by the Albanese government after protracted public school funding negotiations with two hold-out states.

Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise

Technology is a major factor in rising back-to-school costs as Australian teachers notice an increase in students without the essentials.

More students to start 2025 in temporary classrooms

Figures suggest more than 13,000 demountable classrooms are used in NSW, Victorian and West Australian public schools alone.

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