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First, it’s not an instruction manual: 3 things education ministers need to know about the Australian Curriculum
Education ministers across the country will likely consider approving version 9.0 of the curriculum in early 2022. States and territories…
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Empower students with disability by investing in their education
New data from the Australian Education Union shows that public schools do not have the resources required to meet the…
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Events
Swinburne swings epic expo to attract Year 12s
Some of Australia’s hottest rising artists will take centre stage at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus on Friday 17 December to celebrate…
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Education
You actually can teach an old dog new tricks, which is why many of us keep learning after retirement
Lorna Prendergast was 90 years old when she graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Melbourne in 2019.…
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Education
We’re short of teachers, and the struggles to find training placements in schools add to the problem
Teaching graduates want “more time spent in schools”. This research finding is noted in the discussion paper of the teacher…
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Non-government school employers must consult following mandatory COVID-19 vaccination health directive
The Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch has called on all non-government school employers to follow…
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Teacher's Desk
Schools are surveying students to improve teaching. But many teachers find the feedback too difficult to act on
It’s one thing to invest in and gather feedback, but without the ability to act on it, the feedback is…
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Schools can still expel LGBTQ+ kids. The Religious Discrimination Bill only makes it worse
Attorney General Michaelia Cash has said no child should be “suspended or expelled from school on the basis of their…
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Education
Curriculum is a climate change battleground and states must step in to prepare students
Australian schools and young people need to be prepared for their climate futures. This means every teacher must be a…
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Algorithms can decide your marks, your work prospects and your financial security. How do you know they’re fair?
Algorithms are becoming commonplace. They can determine employment prospects, financial security and more. The use of algorithms can be controversial…
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