Teachers from Dandenong were among hundreds from across Victoria today for long-serving dedication to students and families, at the Recognition of Service to Victorian Education awards.

Closing Abbotts Road in Dandenong South to remove the level crossing has been ruled out by the Andrews Labor Government.

A new pilot to help at-risk students stay in school is underway in South-East Melbourne.Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams, announced the organisations that will run the South-East Melbourne pilot.