Teachers and principals should take advantage of parliamentary privilege and speak honestly about the effects of the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy testing at an upcoming snap inquiry, a senator has urged.
Dixon less inclined to sign on to Gonski
Victoria will ''totally rethink'' its approach to negotiations over school funding reforms amid concerns that the extra $2.8 billion set aside in the federal budget over the next four years is just a ''shadow'' of what the Gonski review intended.
Principal tells parents they can opt out of NAPLAN
As more than 1 million students sit down to NAPLAN tests from Tuesday, one principal has a clear message for parents and students: don't believe the hype.
A helpful look at the bright side of life
Paul Brophy, 55, manages Sambell Lodge in Clifton Hill, an aged-care hostel for disadvantaged people run by the Brotherhood of St Laurence.
Unis tap alumni for funding
Universities get savvy about budget shortfalls, writes Sarah-Jane Collins.
At the edge of enlightenment's spectrum
Autistic children face a struggle, and help in getting appropriate schooling.
Time for online teaching
Setting up an online university course to aid student learning is worth the effort.
The Chinese century
Aim to be "functional" after three years of Chinese language study.
The cost of caring
The lofty aims of the NDIS have seen it garner general support.
X-factor with value
First-semester assessments are a good time ask: what makes a great lecturer.
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