Australia 

Cost of private schooling estimated at over $540,000

The Sydney Morning Herald has reported on modelling by the Australian Scholarships Group that forecasts the cost of private school in Sydney to be $541,275. This accounts for the cost of 'transport, uniforms, computers, school excursions and sporting trips'.

Federal government considers specialist primary education degrees

According to news.com.au, the federal government is considering making primary education degrees specialist, instead of generalist. This is aimed at redressing deficiencies in the teaching of maths and science.

Whooping cough cases in Vic double

Cases of whooping cough in Vic have doubled, according to a report by 3AW. It also reports that there are concerns that parents who are choosing not to vaccinate their children are putting the community at risk.

SA schools receive as little as $1,242 per student in Gonski loadings

There are reports in the Daily Telegraph that SA Schools will receive as little as $1,242 per student in 'Gonski loadings'. The article reports that some commentators consider the reforms to be a bad deal for SA.

Vic rules out drug tests for students

The Vic government has ruled out any move to drug test children in schools. Yahoo News reports that this was in response to suggestions that some schools had sought advice on testing students.

International

US schools implement digital privacy protections

A school district in the US has moved to implement digital privacy protections for students. The Chicago Tribune reports that these moves include anonymous IDs for students to use with iPads.

LGBT school proposed for UK

A LGBT youth group in the UK has revealed plans for the UK's first LGBT school, based on Harvey Milk School in the US. The Daily Mail reports that the move has divided commentators, who are split on the issue of whether this is a good approach to assist young people.

US parent sues school for $600,000 for son's bullying claim

The Register-Guard reports that a father is suing a school for $600,000 based on a claim that his son was bullied. The suit relates to fights involving his son and other boys.

UK school staff suspended in child protection law confusion

BBC News has reported that schools are suspending their staff because of confusion about applying child protection laws. The laws relate to staff who live with a person who has a conviction for violent or sexual crime.