Department of Education News Room - Latest news releases

Australian Awards for Teaching Excellence

Creative approaches to teaching, outstanding efforts in student outcomes and innovative achievements in school management have been recognised in this years Australian Awards for Teaching Excellence.

Premier's Reading Challenge Youtube Video

Premier David Bartlett congratulates the 3,500 students who participated in the 2009 Premier's Reading Challenge.

Teachers win research fellowships to US

Four Tasmanian teachers have received prestigious research fellowships totalling more than $520,000 to conduct study in the United States.

Genocide survivor wins major State training award

Final round of school stimulus projects announced

Premier David Bartlett welcomed the Australian Government�s announcement that another 88 Tasmanian schools will receive $132.05 million in funding for a further 123 projects across the State.

$4.4 m Northern Student accommodation facility

Hawks to Put Bounce in Tassie School Kids

Tasmania leads nation in increased VET enrolments

Tasmania is leading the nation in terms of the number of VET enrolments

Community groups urged to use DoE facilities

Non-profit community groups are being encouraged to use DoE facilities now that they have free public liability protection.

New Teacher Learning Centre opened

The new Teacher Learning Centre at Rokeby High School has been officially opened

2009 Premier's Reading Challenge

The 2009 Premier's Reading Challenge has started.

More Tasmanian Schools To Receive Upgrades

A record capital injection of $550 million will go to Tasmanian schools over the next four years thanks to the State Government's strong education partnership with the Rudd Government, Premier David Bartlett said today.

2009-10 Budget released

2009-10 Budget released. Check out the budget highlights of the Department of Education.

New Adult Education courses out now

Adult Education has launched new courses and an exciting new website

HELP for maths/science pre-service teachers

Two maths/science pre-service teachers have been awarded scholarships under the Maths/Science Higher Education Loan Payment (HELP) Scholarship Program.

Rosny College teacher librarian wins prestigious award

Tasmanian schools receive $14.7 million for upgrades

Early Years Farm Experience Day

Crime Stoppers Youth Challenge 2009 launched

Expressions of interest called for Building the Education Revolution

The Tasmanian building and construction industry is being urged to express interest in a slice of up to $300 million available for Government schools under the Australian Government's Building the Education Revolution (BER) stimulus package.

Tasmanian Education Performance Report 2008

Awards recognise school improvement

Exciting new future for Burnie schools

Education Week 2009

Education Week 2009 will be celebrated by Tasmanian Government schools from 6-12 July.

Research Fellowships for Teachers Now Open

Applications are now open for research scholarships for Government school teachers to study in the United States.

Tasmanians win international skills scholarships

Two young Tasmanians will visit the United Kingdom to gain further experience in their chosen vocational fields after being awarded prestigious international skills scholarships.

Planning starts on $48m Glenorchy school project

Premier and Minister for Education and Skills, David Bartlett, today paid tribute to the work of school communities across the State in ensuring the Rudd Stimulus package and the School Futures fund secured the optimum in learning facilities for our students.

Tasmanian schools receive $20 million in stimulus bid

Tasmanian schools have shared in the $20.5 million in funding for minor infrastructure and refurbishment projects under Round One of the National School Pride (NSP) program.

Public Education Day 21 May 09

Schools celebrate public education

National Conference for Teachers of English and Literacy

The Bridging Divides national conference, hosted by the Australian Literacy Educators Association and the Australian Association for the Teaching of English, will be held in Hobart from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July.

Funding for five Tasmanian Trade Training Centres

Premier and Minister for Education and Skills, David Bartlett, today welcomed the Australian Government�s announcement that it will fund five Trade Training Centres in Tasmania.

Springvale Hostel

Students from Tasmania's regional areas will benefit from a million dollar redevelopment of Springvale Hostel in the State's south.

Child and Family Centres

In the ‘State of the State’ address given on 3 March 2009, Premier David Bartlett confirmed the initiative to establish up to 30 Child and Family Centres around the State and announced the initial 8 communities in which Child and Family Centres will be set up.

National Youth Week 2009

National Youth Week (NYW) is the largest celebration of young people on the Australian youth calendar. NYW 2009 will be held from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 5 April and the slogan for this year is 'Make a Move'.

Greatest school modernisation program ever

Premier and Minister for Education David Bartlett today revealed plans for the greatest school modernisation program in Tasmanian history.

Helping Make Our Students Safer

The Minister for Infrastructure, Graeme Sturges, today unveiled the latest flashing 40 km/h electronic speed limit sign outside Rosetta Primary School, one of 120 signs that will be operational by the end of Term 1.

Greatest school modernisation program ever

Premier and Minister for Education David Bartlett today revealed plans for the greatest school modernisation program in Tasmanian history.

Extra care urged as schools resume

Motorists are urged to watch out for children and to slow down when driving through school zones as thousands of Tasmanian students returning to school this week.

Tasmania's Top Students Honoured

The State’s most outstanding Tasmanian Certificate of Education achievers were honoured at a special prize ceremony today.

20 million in maintenance projects

The State Government is seeking tenders for maintenance projects worth up to $20 million.