The multibillion-dollar cost of students who can’t – or won’t – engage with school
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-07-29 00:05 UTC+10:00
Section: National / Victoria
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Science, Education, Australia, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy
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The 26,457 Victorian year 8 students who are disengaged from school this year will cost the state economy $33 billion over the course of their lives, research has estimated.
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