A school in Victoria has created controversy by banning the word gay from the classic Aussie song Kookaburra.

Trustees at Otatara Primary School say a decision to give students fake letters claiming school hours would be extended was not politically motivated.

Parents are surprised at the range of school reports on offer - from poor to wonderfully informative.

An Education Review Office survey of 229 schools found about 20pc had inadequate inclusive practices for special needs pupils.

Education Minister Anne Tolley has told principals they should stop talking to the media and focus on implementing the controversial national standards.

Three-quarters of teachers are feeling unprepared and rushed as they work to implement national standards, a survey has found.

The education sector has had to come up with more than half of the $1.9 billion to fund new education initiatives over the next four years.

Police cars are standing guard outside Beijing schools this week in an attempt to stop deadly assaults on students.