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Independent review into the VCAA’s VCE examination-setting policies, processes and procedures
At the Deputy Premier’s request, the Department of Education Secretary Jenny Atta initiated an independent review into the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority’s (VCAA) examination-setting policies and processes for the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), in response to issues arising from the 2023 examination series. The independent review panel, led by Dr John Bennett AM,…
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Puebla will eliminate the high school entrance exam in 2027, the federal Ministry of Education announces
The head of the federal Ministry of Public Education (SEP), Mario Delgado Carrillo , announced that Puebla will eliminate the entrance exam for upper secondary level starting in 2027 , as the allocation of places will be done according to the preference of the students through the platform My Right, My Place.
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ACT urged to make maths compulsory for year 11 and 12 students to ensure better long-term outcomes
The Mathematics Advisory Committee in the ACT has recommended year 11 and 12 students be mandated to study the subject. The committee’s review said not studying maths could have adverse, long-term impacts on students, exacerbate social and gender inequality and mean a lack of vital skills in the workforce.
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National exams: 15,000 requests for review so far, more than double in 2025
Thousands of students scored just a few tenths of a point below 9.5 and were prevented from applying to higher education based on those exams. And many of them are requesting a review, explains the minister.
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ASPA 2026 policy briefing sets agenda for secondary school leaders
The 2026 policy briefing of the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA) outlines key priorities for secondary school leaders as Australia’s education sector navigates significant policy change.
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Take-home assessments to be banned in radical HSC overhaul
Please visit the website to read the full article. Policy Change: NSW Education Minister Prue Car has requested a moratorium on take-home assessment tasks from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), which is expected to begin when the next Year 12 cohort starts their studies. Reasoning: The decision follows a rise in academic misconduct, with…
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New rules for schools on AI in take-home HSC assessments
Schools will be limited to a maximum of one take-home assessment task worth no more than 15 per cent of the school-based assessment mark – or 7.5 per cent of the total HSC mark – as part of reform by the Minns Labor Government to protect student learning.
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The National Baccalaureate is changing forever: students will now have 15 new career paths to choose from
The National Baccalaureate is being transformed with new careers focused on technology, industry and services, to expand the options of students and respond to the labor market.
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How education departments across Australia are cracking down on students using AI to cheat
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology could have significant implications for the future of education, according to one of Australia’s leading AI education experts.
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The Ministry of Public Education (SEP) announces that the national high school program will begin in September with 30,000 students
The educational model will include academic training, tutoring, and complementary activities.