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Aussie teachers paid 9% below cost of living while budget spend per child increases 4%
Compare this to somewhere like China and teachers fare relatively well, with the average salary 44% above the local GDP,…
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Victoria is boosting disability support in schools by A$1.6 billion. Here are 4 ways to make the most of it
Students who may have previously been ineligible for targeted support — such as those with autism, dyslexia or complex behaviours…
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The missing middle: puberty is a critical time at school, so why aren’t we investing in it more?
There is not enough support in the education system to help young people during the often stressful transition from primary…
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Teacher-student relationship key to positive learning at semi-rural school
“I regularly invite my students to send me their ‘brutally honest’ feedback via Google forms. I also ask them to…
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3 out of 10 girls skip class because of painful periods. And most won’t talk to their teacher about it
Research reports Australian teachers are uncomfortable addressing menstruation. This often results in periods being taught as a negative and troublesome…
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Big boost for Victorian state schools, unions applaud
The budget has provided important funding increases across kindergartens, schools, and TAFEs which will support the efforts of teachers, support…
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Mind gains: Time to expand the offering of psychology study in schools
On 10 November, a group of secondary school students in Queensland will be the first to complete their first formal…
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Victoria and NSW have funded preschool for 2021. It’s shaping up to be a federal election issue
Fees vary, but can be in the region of $2,000 to $3,000 per year. Disadvantaged families can access additional subsidies…
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Pandemic widens gap between government and Australians’ view of education
Over the past few months, the federal government has brought in sweeping changes intended to encourage students to study science,…
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Promising start for national phonics check, boasts gov
IN a new annoucement, Minister for Education Dan Tehan encouraged more teachers and parents to use the phonics check and…
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