An inner west public primary school has told parents that students will use an e-library rather than physical books for their home reading program.
Public school students in wealthy suburbs will get $400 each to help with learning costs while their private peers in poorer areas miss out.
The federal government is being urged to scrap income reporting requirements for access to childcare subsidies to help get more families more work.
A major report into childcare and early education is due later this year. Businesswoman Sam Mostyn says they are as important to the economy as public schooling and universal healthcare.
A new study found that more screen time means less parent-child talk.
The Albanese government has talked a good game on significant education reform. Soon,it will be time for action.
Even though childcare fees have soared despite billions in governments subsidies,many operators in the sector are making poor returns.
A film scene glimpsed as a child could have a lingering impact.
Stories like Alianna’s and Michele’s are the human reality that lies behind the newspaper headlines and pundits’ takes on how much we are paying for the NDIS.
Providing fully subsidised childcare three days a week for low-income families would provide a serious workforce boost.
Fear of insect bites,sun exposure,injury and allergens are some of the reasons parents limit young children’s risk-taking in nature,but research suggests it’s best to let them play.