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The federal government’s schools funding plan has passed the House of Representatives despite opposition of all Labor members to the proposal.

When a non-verbal seven-year-old boy with autism and Down syndrome walked unnoticed out of his after-school care and into a stranger’s back yard last year, education and childcare sectors were shocked.

Around a fifth of 15-year-olds in Australia do not have basic financial literacy, according to a new OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) financial literacy assessment results report.

This year's National Simultaneous Storytime got both literacy and childhood illness on the agenda with 686,000 registered readers across the country.

Adam Voigt advises teachers that asking for support doesn't always mean calling for 'rescue' and management of student behaviour can be greatly improved with mentorship and principal support - but are you asking for it?

Although many schools still struggle with funding to update sports grounds, there is a shift towards harnessing technology to develop ground coverings and large indoor spaces with flooring that is easy on the body, and incredibly versatile.

Adam Voigt writes on leadership and creating a school culture where the right behaviours are encouraged, celebrated and recognised, and where undesirable behaviours are starved of oxygen.

Burdiya Mob has won WAM Song of the Year for schools 15-17 category for their hip hop song about respect. The song is called 'Djarliny', which means 'listen' in Noongar and is about culture and respecting your elders.

New teachers are leaving the profession at an alarming rate. How can we make them stay? Reasons for leaving include burnout, overwork, too much reporting, lack of support with student behaviour, and too many standardised tests.

As education minister Simon Birmingham speaks of “fair, needs-based, sector-blind funding” and repeats his mantra; “no special deals”, Catholic schools declare war, states are up in arms, and schools revolt. Meanwhile, the government says it's perfect. What's real?