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Banning mobile phones in schools can improve students’ academic performance. This is how we know
"Some advocate for a complete ban to limit distractions, while others suggest using technology as a teaching tool." Here's what…
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Space school build takes off
A mega $9.2 million upgrade at Hamilton Secondary College is taking shape in South Australia as the state smashes through…
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‘Got no friends? Sit on the buddy bench.’ Untested anti-bullying programs may be missing the mark
Efforts to reduce bullying are commendable. However, schools need to be aware of the possibility some bullying programs may inadvertently…
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‘He had hundreds of pictures of me’: tales of sexism from female teachers in elite boys’ schools
I interviewed 32 teachers in three elite private boys’ schools, in two capital cities. I was unprepared for the accounts…
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It’s not lack of confidence that’s holding back women in STEM
Women enter STEM programs with a great deal of confidence but neither increased enrolments nor their confidence as students carries…
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Gov promises support for students with disabilities
Minister for Education and Youth Alan Tudge said the Government is committed to encouraging and supporting every student to achieve…
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Little schools playing a bigger role in QLD system
In 2020 they made up 39 percent of the sector’s 222 schools, up from 35 percent in 2010, as smaller…
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Young people are hungry for good sex education. I found a program in Mexico that gets it right
Some schools have gathered students for sessions about consent, or engaged parents. But studies show one-off conversations or education sessions…
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The #MeToo moment was a wake-up call, but when will we actually wake up?
It all seems vaguely reasonable, but under the cover of the dad-act is the same heterosexist logic that undergirds gender oppression…
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Senior maths and science are super popular with Islamic-school students, but that could limit their career options
More Islamic-school students in years 11 to 12 are enrolled in science and maths than other students in Australia.
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