Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
More funding for country education
7 August 2024The State Government will invest $13.5 million in new funding for country education over the next three years.
Kindy Care trial starts in South Australia
7 August 2024The state-first trial of after preschool care has started in the first of 20 government preschools across South Australia.
Mobile phone ban shows positive change in schools
5 August 2024A ban on mobile phones at public secondary schools, introduced a year ago, has shown significant improvement in student behaviour and interactions.
Safeguarding our democracy through education
29 July 2024Boosting the education of young people about the important role civics and citizenship play in our society will be the focus of sweeping nation-leading curriculum reforms.
Enrolments open for all five technical colleges
25 July 2024Enrolments are now open for all five technical colleges, with families encouraged to apply for places in 2025 and 2026.