School scores fail uni test on picking best
UNIVERSITIES are looking for broader ways to assess prospective students amid suggestions the tertiary sector needs to drop its reliance on a single school score.
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Bullying in Aust schools among worst in world: survey
A survey of schools in 36 countries has found that bullying in Australian primary schools is in the worst category in the world.
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Universities to merge in major overhaul as Bradley review recommends vouchers
UNIVERSITIES will be merged, a national voucher system introduced and incentives given to enrol students from low socio-economic backgrounds under recommendations being considered by the Rudd Government.
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Employers laud improved school results
Tasmania's business lobby believes the economy's future will be in good hands, with a big improvement in science and maths performance by students.
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Anna Bligh seeks help for Queensland's ailing education system
THE Bligh Government has sent out an SOS over the state's ailing education system after admitting the model it has overseen for more than a decade is not working.
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Aust students falling behind in science and maths
International testing of school students has found Australia is failing to keep pace with much of the developed world in science and maths.
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Selective schools test shown as vulnerable
THE highly competitive selective schools entry process has been shown to be open to corruption, an inquiry has been told.
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