Australia

Catholic Education Office proposes school for two-year-olds

According to the Daily Telegraph, the Catholic Education Office has proposed a schooling system where children as young as two could attend. According to a spokesman, the model is similar to one used in Europe.

Education experts concerned about Qld teachers struggling with stress

The Courier Mail reports comments by education experts who say that Qld teachers struggling to deal with stress will be away more from the classroom or will struggle to prepare for class. The comments are in the context of a crowded curriculum and growing amounts of paperwork.

My Schools data reportedly shows less funding going to Vic government schools

The Age reports that 'State schools in some parts of Victoria receive less government funding per student than neighbouring independent and Catholic schools'. It has based this on data from the My School website.

Only a handful of parents opting out of homework in NSW

The Daily Telegraph reports that in NSW, at schools where parents are being given the choice of 'opting out' of homework for their children, only a handful have taken up the option. Principals involved in the trial emphasise that one size does not fit all in determining homework policies.

Bill to allow religious schools to exclude children passes Tas lower house

In Tas, a bill that will allow religious schools to exclude children of a different faith has passed the lower house, according to ABC News. The bill is being opposed, and the Tas discrimination commissioner has reportedly called the move 'potentially dangerous'.

International

Nude photos of US students allegedly posted to social media site

Nude photos of students who attend a US high school have allegedly been posted on social media sites, according to Local 6. The photos may breach child pornography laws.

Civics teacher turns his arrest into a lesson

A civics teacher in the US, who was arrested by a police officer who was found to have acted improperly and disciplined, has turned his experience into a lesson for his classroom. According to NPR, the teacher has a background in social work.

UK school bans juice in classroom

A school in the UK has banned juice in the classroom, citing an attempt to improve concentration in the classroom. The Nottingham Post has stated that the students are being provided with tap water instead.

NZ school bans anonymous messaging app

In NZ, a non-government school has banned an anonymous messaging app, warning other schools of the danger that it can pose to children. Auckland Now reports that the ban is a result of student-led efforts to stop cyber bullying.

Canadian student suspended after tweeting joke about a teacher strike

A Canadian student has been suspended after tweeting a joke involving a fake announcement of a teacher strike at his school. The joke comes in the context of real potential strike action by teachers, according to The Record.