‘Wake-up call’: one in three kids fail basic standards
Calls to fully fund public schools are rising after the 2024 NAPLAN results showed thousands of students can't meet basic standards for literacy and numeracy.
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Qld school hours flexible but usual week still expected
Queensland students may be able to enjoy different hours under an updated school schedule policy but they will still be expected to complete a five-day week.
Barriers for swim safety lessons in remote Qld schools
Close to 99 per cent of Queensland state schools offer a swim safety program, but those who don't face "ongoing and persistent barriers", a new report says.
Qld educator to review non-state school accreditation
An educator has been appointed to review Queensland school accreditation rules after controversy over a Christian college's gender and sexuality contracts.
Qld reviews non-state school accreditation
The Queensland government has launched a review of the accreditation rules for non-state schools to ensure they maintain public confidence in the sector.
Qld delays school after 18,000 new cases
The start of the school year will be delayed two weeks for most Queensland children after the state recorded another 18,000 COVID-19 cases.