Australian schools
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History textbooks still imply that Australians are white
Despite improvements to their content over time, secondary school history textbooks still imply that Australians are white. Research has shown…
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Teachers skilling up through online learning
Every state and territory issues specific requirements for professional development (PD) requirements for continued registration of teachers. Amid constant discussion…
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Health & Safety
The effect of electronic games on learning
Children who reportedly played electronic games for over one hour per day were identified by their teachers as having poor…
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New research shows inequality in education remains
When we think of a “good society” – one that is fair and just – a defining characteristic is likely…
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Is overdocumentation causing ‘practice-policy gaps’ in schools?
This month, Adam Voigt warns against the quagmire of overdocumentation. Advocating for simplicity, he says school policy must provide professional…
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Coding, Pi: technology’s progress and its place in curriculum
Already coding has become an essential part of the curriculum for many schools and has managed to spread beyond the…
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Education
Pauline Hanson is wrong, inclusive education is right
Last week, One Nation leader and senator Pauline Hanson suggested it would be better for teachers if students with autism…
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Peter Goss: Gonski 2.0 victory for children over politics
In an article published hours after the passage of Gonski 2.0, Grattan Institute's Peter Goss renewed his support for the…
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Smart classrooms for digital natives
The first interactive whiteboard was released in the early 90s, but in recent years the positioning of Smart technology in…
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