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The use of technology in schools has changed a lot in recent years. In this update, provided by the Education Directorate, we hear about online learning tools which the Directorate has provided to all ACT public schools.

A new investigation into ACT canteens is underway.

Council has teamed up with Companion House – a community organisation assisting refugee families – to produce resources for parents.

If you haven’t already thought through your P&C fundraisers for the year, now is the time!

Forrest Primary School P&C tells us about their extremely successful out-of-school-hours care business which provides a substantial financial donation to the school each year.

It's that time of year again!

With the release of school NAPLAN results, league tables will soon emerge. Council has compiled this short guide on how to write to The Canberra Times to condemn this practice.

Council looks into school league tables and finds they are built on shaky ground.

A new report has questioned the benefits of homework, prompting Council to investigate.

Most ACT public school grounds are now fenced and schools are reaping the rewards.

 

Four academic studies in the past year have found that the quality of private schools in Australia is not better than public schools. 

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