Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
Making preschool hours more family-friendly
28 August 2023The State Government will make preschool hours more family-friendly with a trial of out-of-hours care in 20 public preschools across the state. This follows the release of Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.
State Government acts immediately on nation-leading Royal Commission report
27 August 2023The State Government will start work immediately on delivering the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, which will see South Australia become a national leader in early childhood development and improve the lives of thousands of children.
Focus on early years plays a pivotal role in NAPLAN results
23 August 2023South Australian results from the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests, released today, show the state has made gains in national rankings.
SA Training Awards finalists announced
21 August 2023The state’s exceptional vocational education and training (VET) sector is in the spotlight with the 2023 South Australian Training Awards finalists announced today.
Service to help teachers call country SA ‘home’
17 August 2023A service assisting country teachers to find a home, and reducing administration for school leaders, is being expanded by the Department for Education.