Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
Celebrating excellence and equity in public education
5 September 2023The finalists for the 2023 Public Education Awards showcase excellence and equity across public education in South Australia.
School closures due to industrial action
30 August 2023The Australian Education Union is taking industrial action on Friday 1 September 2023.
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.
