Education

Shocking details revealedTeacher who sent sexual texts to ex-student avoids jail

The ex-student of a former Guildford Grammar teacher who admitted sending her sexually explicit messages says the ordeal has left her so traumatised she is physically unable to attend university.

Emily Moulton

Huge demandTAFE website crashes after fee cut announced

The WA Government’s “one-stop shop for training, careers and jobs” has crashed after it was announced TAFE fees would be at least halved for scores of courses.

Josh Zimmerman

Bad reactionSchool cash incentive slammed as ‘lazy’

Education experts have slammed a top-ranking WA public school's decision to use taxpayers’ money to give Year 12 students $500 cash incentives to work harder as “lazy”.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Josh Zimmerman

Scheme scrappedTop school back tracks on cash for ATAR plan

A top-ranking Perth public high school has back tracked on offering students a $500 cash incentive — drawn from taxpayers’ money — to work harder.

Bethany Hiatt and Michael Traill

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One in five WA toddlers missing out on story time

A fifth of West Australian children under three are not being read to regularly because their parents do not understand the benefits, a new study has revealed.

Kate Emery

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Top school offers pupils $500 to lift ATAR results

EXCLUSIVE: Carine Senior High School plans to use taxpayers’ money to give Year 12 students $500 cash incentives to work harder, The West Australian can reveal.

Bethany Hiatt

ARTY BIN STICKERSSchools to clean up with kids’ designs

Keep Australia Beautiful WA Clean Schools is offering West Australian schools free student-designed custom-made stickers for school bins to keep rubbish under control

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WA universities’ $25m plea to McGowan Government

WA’s five universities requested the State Government provide up to $25 million to help international students in need of emergency food and shelter because of COVID-19.

Peter Law

Huge step forwardWA-made tool revolutionising disability learning

A newly created WA education tool is revolutionising the way students with disabilities learn — and it’s getting worldwide attention.

Steve Butler

EducationLNP plans student test that spots dyslexia

The LNP will introduce a phonics test for primary school students in the second half of next year if it wins the upcoming Queensland state election.

Darren Cartwright

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Perth students, you shall go to the ball

The class of 2020 will finally get the chance to dance after their initial plans were scuppered due to the virus pandemic.

Bethany Hiatt

REVEALEDUnfair advantage: Older kids in class better at NAPLAN

Researchers from Curtin University have found the oldest students in a classroom outperformed their younger classmates on the national literacy and numeracy tests.

Bethany Hiatt

Shock findIT contractor with student photos worked at 35 schools

An IT contractor who worked at 35 schools across WA has been charged by police after photos he allegedly took of students were found on his personal electronic devices.

Sarah Steger

‘Extreme’ HairstylePerth Catholic school gives mullet the chop

A mullet is an ‘extreme’ hairstyle that should be ‘rectified’ by the start of term according to a note reportedly sent out to parents of children at a Perth Catholic high school.

Bethany Hiatt

Paul Murray opinionCritics of uni shake-up need a reality check

The Federal Government’s major university sector reform - that saw arts degrees hike by $20,000 - drew expected outrage, but it is long overdue and in the national interest, writes Paul Murray.

Paul MurrayColumnist

EmployabilityFunding for ‘mini degrees’ to help Aussies upskill

Australians will be able to access a national ‘marketplace’ of tertiary micro-credentials from universities across the country through a $4.3 million investment to be announced tomorrow.

Sarah Ison

BarredParent ban continues as schools reap lockdown reward

WA’s peak parents’ group says some schools are still barring mums and dads from walking their kids to class — even though COVID restrictions have eased, due to learning benefits from the ban.

Bethany Hiatt

‘illogical’Industry shocked by ‘zero impact’ uni price hike

The founder of HECS says the Government’s shake-up of university degree fees will do nothing to change what future students study.

Sarah Ison

HOW WILL YOUR COURSE CHANGE?$20k price hike in major university shake-up

In a bold bid to drive students into courses that the Government says will get them jobs in the post-COVID world, the cost of some degrees will dramatically increase while others will be slashed.

Sarah Ison

Coronavirus changesRestrictions on school camps, boarding lifted

Coronavirus restrictions slapped on school camps and residential boarding facilities have been relaxed.

Peter Law

‘Critical’ to WA economyWA unis ready to welcome back international students

Curtin, Murdoch and UWA have begun talks with the State Government about bringing international students back to Perth this year, warning WA could lose millions of dollars if they cannot return.

Peter Law and Josh Zimmerman

EducationUQ student could face contempt action

Student activist Drew Pavlou claims a law firm representing the University of Queensland has threatened him with legal action relating to contempt of court.

Gus McCubbing

EXCLUSIVEPrivate school teacher caught in web chase with student

A former private school drama teacher has had his registration cancelled because he asked a girl in Year 12 to befriend him on Facebook days after she graduated and later suggested they meet.

Bethany Hiatt

READ THE SURVEY RESULTSParents reveal true cost as childcare fees return

EXCLUSIVE: The West Australian can reveal a survey of more than 1000 parents and carers of young children shows they will have to choose between child care or food when relief ends.

Lanai Scarr & Bethany Hiatt