The Minister for Education and Youth Affairs Yvette Berry has announced a $24.9 million investment over the next four years to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for students in ACT public schools
ACT Education Directorate
We aim to develop and deliver educational services to empower each child and young person in the ACT to learn for life.
20 Jun 2024
As Canberra continues to grow, The ACT Government will be providing three sites across the Territory for the future construction of new non-government schools.
17 Jun 2024
The 2024 school census has been released, showing some growth to the student population in line with changes to population growth patterns across the ACT.
29 May 2024
Year 12 Melba Copland Secondary School student Aiden is giving back to his former primary school through his Australian School-Based Apprenticeship.
14 May 2024
A survey of 2023 school leavers is underway to better understand the pathways students take after they leave school.
08 May 2024
Early Childhood Teachers can now choose to register with the Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) – and to encourage them to do so, it will be free.
Dawn Hallett - Teacher - Majura Primary School
Dawn Hallett, a dedicated year five teacher at Majura Primary School, has been transforming the educational experience for her students with a passion that stems from her own challenging upbringing in England.
Every child deserves a great education and the life chances which flow from it. The Future of Education Strategy outlines a 10-year plan to make sure the focus and investment achieves the best future for all children and young people in the ACT.
Inquiry into literacy and numeracy in ACT public schools
Equity Fund 2024
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