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Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.

Showcasing excellence and equity at Public Education Awards 2024

4 November 2024

Individuals and teams across the state have been recognised for excellence and innovation in their work in public education as the winners of this year’s Public Education Awards were announced.

$48m investment to support disengaged students

16 October 2024

Ensuring more high school students with complex needs continue their studies is the focus of a $48 million investment to be rolled out from next year – delivering a major reform to high schools across South Australia.

Celebrating excellence and equity in public education

2 September 2024

The finalists for the 2024 Public Education Awards have been announced, showcasing innovation, excellence and equity across public education in South Australia.

School ‘kiss & drop’ makes good on promise

15 August 2024

A new school ‘kiss and drop’ zone, constructed to improve student safety and free up traffic congestion around a busy R-12 school in Adelaide’s inner west, has officially opened.

NAPLAN results remain steady as numeracy starts to add up

14 August 2024

Data from NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) testing of South Australian students earlier this year shows results are remaining steady across the board with promising trends starting to show in numeracy.

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