Coalition-era loopholes let the states underfund public schools,leaving them a long way off Gonski minimum standards - and Victoria is one of the worst.
Principals and parents do not have detailed public data about teacher supply and demand after the state government failed to publish the figures for two years.
Across Victoria,teenaged entrepreneurs are starting and running companies at the same time as completing their high school studies.
Attendance rates are rebounding from pandemic disruptions,but there is still a downward trend in attendance that experts say needs more investigation.
These schools are consistently strong performers,and all say the key to success is happy,relaxed kids. Use our interactive to find the high achievers near you.
One regional school has clinched the title of top VCE performer for the third time in five years. Search your school’s results.
As Victorian year 12 graduates await the release of VCE results on Monday,they reflect on their years – and the best bits were often outside the classroom.
After failing year 10,Justin Giddings failed TAFE – twice. By 35,he was the chief executive of Avalon Airport.
These high school students are signing up for extra tutoring classes to get ahead in key subject areas including maths,English and science.
Primary school children are studying a creature that plays a key role in medical research,in an effort to get them excited about science.
Used-textbook sellers are gearing up for a busy summer as budgets tighten,while not-for-profits are also racing to meet demand for school supplies.