With recent teacher strikes and classrooms under pressure, more parents are making a radical choice for their kids... homeschooling. We explore why families from all walks of life are bringing the classroom home, the challenges they face, and what this boom means for Australia's education system. And in headlines today, US envoy Steve Witkoff has offered some of the first details of what was discussed at the weekend's summit in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin including Putin agreeing to Article 5-like protection for Ukraine by the US; It’s Vietnam veterans day today, marking 50 years since the end of the Vietnam war, and still more than 2000 Aussies who fought in the conflict are waiting for recognition of their service; Terence Stamp who played the iconic trans character Bernadette Bassenger in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, has died aged 87 THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 3 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at
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