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Survey: Few students understand basic finance
Most secondary school students are finishing school with a poor understanding of basic financial concepts, a survey finds.
Closure threat after school staff charged
A school for some of the country's most difficult children faces closure after assault charges against three recent staff members.
Govt holds fire on school therapy cuts
Education Minister Anne Tolley has given a stay of execution for a $2.5m scheme that provides therapy at school for disabled children.
Collection of National Standards data delayed till 2012
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced the timeline for implementing National Standards into primary schools.
Kids lack basics on first day at school
Many 5-year-olds are starting school unable to count or complete the alphabet, despite years of pre-school education, principals say.