Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
South Australian NAPLAN results show strong improvements
30 July 2025For the first time since NAPLAN testing began, South Australia has improved or held its position in every domain compared with the rest of the country.
Wellbeing data shows positive effects of mobile phone ban
24 July 2025A ban on mobile phones at public high schools, introduced in 2023, continues to show huge improvements in student behaviour and wellbeing.
Bushfire tragedy drives Resilient Lenswood project
24 July 2025A passionate parent at Lenswood Primary School has devoted countless volunteer hours to develop and lead a Parents in Education funded project aimed at building resilience and bolstering community ties.
Camps and excursions funding expanded to support children in drought
15 July 2025Funding for a program supporting drought-impacted families of public school students to go on school camps or excursions has been bolstered, following overwhelming demand from schools.
Supporting early learning through observation
8 July 2025In term 3 2025, up to 250 teachers across government and non-government preschool sites in South Australia will have the opportunity to take part in a trial of the Early Years Assessment and Learning Tool (EYALT).
