Checking the numbers on SA school retention

The formula for measuring the SA schools retention rate delivers incomplete, misleading data, argues Helen Connolly. Measures and policy must track and address students falling through the gaps.

Tenfold increase in fines for school truancy

Families and carers of chronically truant school students could face fines of up to $5000 – ten times the previous penalty – after the State Government passed new legislation handing out tougher penalties for school absences.

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Listen to the children during global crisis

Many SA children have returned to school, but the pandemic continues to have an impact on their lives. Helen Connolly explains why – and how adults can help.

Concern at Liberal push to remove union reps from school decisions

The union representing South Australia’s school teachers says a Liberal Government decision to remove its members from review panels could compromise state school decision-making processes.