The Latest Breaking News from The Education Directorate

'Absolutely beyond comprehension': parents, educators respond to school cuts and strikes

Teachers are protesting split classes and slashed budgets.

The Canberra Times · 5h ago

ACT school budget changes trigger crisis planning and safety fears

Internal document shows risks of funding cuts in public schools.

The Canberra Times · Sep 23

Data reveals 58 ACT public schools facing funding cuts

Leaked data reveals extensive cuts faced by ACT schools next year.

The Canberra Times · Sep 22

Multiple ACT schools shut after alert over asbestos in coloured sand products

Testing and remediation to take place in 16 schools after a consumer safety recall was issued for coloured sand used in sensory play and arts and crafts

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025

Isolation, restraint of children unreported in ACT public schools

Seclusion and restraints should be a last resort in schools.

The Canberra Times · Sep 28, 2024

Future ACT school holiday dates will be 'out soon'

Other jurisdictions such as NSW have their school holidays mapped out until 2030.

The Canberra Times · Jul 24, 2024

The controversy behind a school expansion and the CFMEU's alleged involvement

There have been allegations of corruption and union interference.

The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2024

Govt promised $24.9m for education reforms, but only $1.7m is new money

Strong Foundations is mostly funded from redirected resources.

The Canberra Times · Jun 25, 2024

Lee pushing for inquiry into education head's legal action against watchdog

The Opposition Leader pushed for the inquiry on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times · Jun 5, 2024

Rattenbury defends govt paying Haire's legal costs

The Attorney-General also declined to intervene.

The Canberra Times · May 22, 2024