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NAPLAN embargo ends 19 May NAPLAN testing concludes 11 May. An embargo on NAPLAN test material will be in place until close of business on Friday 19 May, to allow for any catch-up tests to be undertaken.

AEU says previous Gonski plan better AEU Federal President Correna Haythorpe believes the Federal Budget 2017 confirms schools will be $22 billion worse off over the next 10 years than they would be under the previous Gonski agreements.

Federal budget 2017: Education Education Minister Simon Birmingham believes "this budget will provide all children and students with opportunities to access quality early learning, schooling, higher education or vocational education and training."

Passion for indigenous language leads to national award Dr John Giacon has won the Patji-Dawes award, Australia’s premier award for language teaching, which recognises achievements in language teaching in primary, secondary school, university, language schools or language centres.

MIFF Schools program Previously known as the Next Gen section Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has introduced the MIFF Schools program, which entails eight films selected for school students screening July to August.

New resources to support VET in secondary schools Schools, training providers, parents and students will benefit from a series of new videos and case studies that highlight best practise in delivering VET in secondary schools.

1.1 million students sit NAPLAN this week 1.1 million students will be completing NAPLAN in its paper-based format this week. Schools will commence the transition to NAPLAN Online in 2018, with an opportunity to use the new technology in August and September this year. 

Study: Lower NAPLAN scores could be result of eye problems Research from QUT has found that approximately 30 per cent of tested Year 3 students were identified as potentially having uncorrected eye problems. These students were found to have lower NAPLAN scores.

Gonski 2.0 angers Catholic Education The National Catholic Education Commission is seeking talks with Government over detail of the new education funding announcement. Education Minister Birmingham commented that he will not be favouring one sector over another.

Rural students disadvantaged in NAPLAN testing NAPLAN testing needs to be modified to be less discriminatory for rural students, says the University of Canberra’s Dr Philip Roberts, as some of the questions are metropolitan-focused.

Secondary students in Wakakirri can earn Certificate II in Dance In 2017, the Wakakirri Challenge for the best Story Dance is celebrating 25 years and is launching an opportunity for Secondary students to gain accreditation in collaboration with Dance Factory.

Study finds lack of interest and awareness in maths careers among students An Australian study into why students choose science, mathematics, engineering and technology (STEM) careers has revealed a "dire" lack of interest in careers focused on mathematics.