Preschool
Families in eastern states pay around twice as much for preschool than rest of Australia
Even a small backwards step in participation in preschool is a concern.
One-third of all preschool centres could be without a trained teacher in four years
With many expected to drop out, modelling shows a significant shortfall by 2023.
Back to nature: Children reap benefits of braving the cold
Despite extensive research highlighting the benefits of outdoor play, many parents and kinder and school educators are still reluctant to let children outside during winter.
The childcare centre where kids make the decisions
A Melbourne childcare centre has embarked on an experiment to teach children about democracy and decision-making.
The 'million word gap': the reason some children have a higher vocabulary than others
How many books do you read with your child each day?
Children with autism thrive in mainstream preschools, study finds
Early intervention delivers positive results.
Starting School
Five ways to help your child make the transition into school life
Be prepared for the emotions that may come with this new and exciting change.
No free education: Parents spend $592 per child on back to school costs
Technology is more important than ever before, adding to the costs.
Primary School
Mum in hysterics over son's attempt to forge her signature: 'They may suspect it's not me'
"I'm guessing they may suspect it wasn't actually me who signed it."
Primary school warns parents not to wear 'skimpy' outfits for school run
The letter, titled 'Playground Etiquette', was sent out to parents at a UK school.
Sorry teachers, but I prioritise socialising over homework. This is why
If you're one of my children's teachers, you should stop reading now.
High School
Woman's heartfelt reason for contacting primary school teacher: 'He changed my life'
'Would it be creepy for me to email my third grade teacher?'
I'll defend my son's right to rock a mullet at school
It was shocking news in the hair world last week.
