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Australian Education Crisis Deepens

Updated 2026-08-04 15:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Australian students are struggling with reading and writing, as one in three fail to meet Naplan benchmarks. Education Minister Jason Clare acknowledges the challenges.

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The Guardian

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The Guardian

Reading and writing worsens in Australian schools as one in three students fail to meet Naplan benchmarks

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