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Recent headlines . . .
Different systems for States
QLD - Queensland students have not been able to take advantage of the same special provisions as NSW students.
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'Green army' plan
QLD - Premier Anna Bligh’s planning a program will help to keep school leavers off the dole.
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Disadvantaged student report
NATIONAL - A report by Griffith University researcher, Leesa Wheelahan, has found that access to the University of Canberra is very hard for disadvantaged students.
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New way of communication
NATIONAL - Online communities, such as Second Life, are changing the way students are taught.
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Place changes
SA - Many university students are making last minute degree and course changes.
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Students continue studying in face of a weaker employment market
NATIONAL - Many university graduates are choosing to continue their education, rather than find a job, due to the dire employment market.
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International students flock to Australian schools
NATIONAL - Education Minister Julia Gillard has announced a record number of international students attending Australian education institutions.
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Education the key to language life
NT - Linguist, Garth Agius, has said that bilingual education is vital to helping a language from being lost.
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Opinion . . .
A problem not to be ignored
QLD - The ‘Courier-Mail’ has said that the Education Department needs to deal with the high suspension rate of pupils, particularly in the prep year.
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Education growth editorial
NATIONAL - This editorial from the ‘Sydney Morning Herald' considers the 'education boom' and discusses whether it can last.
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Good News . . .
Strong sportspeople
QLD - The Cathedral School's rowing team has made it to the nationals.
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International . . .
Exams begin
INDIA - The board exams in India have gone ahead, with over 1.4 million students participating.
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Lottery review
UK - The Government will review its policy of awarding school places using a lottery system.
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