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Should you reward kids for success?
Or is there a better way to talk about achievement? Sarah Jefferson from Edith Cowan University investigates
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Social media is like sex -young people need education not unrealistic bans
Joanne Orlando from Western Sydney University explains why education is vital for young people to form healthy relationships with social…
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The ConversationTuesday, September 3, 2024
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Are the NAPLAN results really an ‘epic fail’?
Sally Larsen from University of New England takes a deep dive into the results to see if we should really…
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The ConversationMonday, August 26, 2024
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Does it matter if students do tests on computers or on paper?
Research suggests that the way students respond to tests is influenced by how they take that test. Is this important?
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The ConversationFriday, August 9, 2024
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Call to end special schools ‘noted’. What does this mean for students with disability?
The federal government has only ‘noted’ a call to end special schools. What does this mean for students with disability?
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The ConversationTuesday, July 30, 2024
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Does who school sport houses are named after matter?
School sports houses help shape our understanding of belonging and identity. Does who they’re named after matter?
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The ConversationTuesday, July 16, 2024
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Online platforms to measure student engagement
Some online platforms are starting to measure ‘student engagement’ at school. Here’s what you need to know
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Education
The ConversationTuesday, June 18, 2024
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What can schools and parents do to prevent deep fake inappropriate images?
Gabrielle Hunt and Daryl Higgins from ACU examine the worrying trend of AI altered inappropriate images and what schools and…
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The ConversationTuesday, May 28, 2024
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What are school policies on hair and why do they matter so much?
No mullets, no mohawks, no 'awkwardly contrasting colours'. The gender, class, and race norms enforced by school hair policies.
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The ConversationWednesday, May 22, 2024
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Andrew Tate’s extreme views are infiltrating Australian schools
Stephanie Wescott and Steven Roberts' ongoing research has found sexism, sexual harassment and misogyny are rife in Australian schools
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Humanforce helps to reduce staff turnover for Story House Early Learning

Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has successfully partnered with Story House Early Learning to elevate their visibility and efficiency of its operations, when it comes to people and workforce management.
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Free 2024 Learning Support Forum Webinar – World Class Presenters

Last year over 6,000 educators and health professionals registered for the 2023 Learning Support Forum. This year we are pleased to announce another great line-up of presenters. Four excellent presentations on highly relevant topics.
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BenQ’s Smart Interactive Boards: Merging User Security, Health Focus, and Advanced Cloud Management

A global leader in display solutions, BenQ’s next generation of large-format interactive displays stands out as the first to offer full support for Google Mobile Services (GMS) while integrating world-first health-related features. This innovative combination revolutionises the user experience by providing seamless access to Google Play and other Google apps. Additionally, BenQ Board users can expect enhanced security, health-focused functionalities, and advanced cloud management capabilities. Powerful BenQ collaboration tools: All BenQ Boards come with EZWrite, a feature-rich whiteboarding software designed for engaging discussions from any location. It also has InstaShare, a wireless screen-sharing solution that gives users more flexible ways to share and present from any device. Hassle-free centralised management: BenQ offers directory service syncing with the BenQ Identity and Access Management (IAM) Schools that manage their user lists on services such as Google Workspace, ClassLink, Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP servers and other SAML-based providers can easily use these to limit access to their Android-based smart boards. Streamlined Onboarding and Management Effortless onboarding is essential for new school tech. BenQ simplifies this with two methods: scan each device’s barcode with your phone for automatic binding or bulk enroll boards via CSV file. Device and network settings can be copied through USB …
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Yondr the complete phone-free school solution

Yondr specialises in creating phone-free schools from arrival to dismissal. Allowing students an opportunity to be mindful, present, and engaged without the ongoing distraction of mobile phones. As students enter the school, they secure their phones in Yondr’s patented lockable pouch. Students retain possession of their phone for the duration of the day removing the need for teaching staff to confiscate phones and then be liable for loss and damage. As a mission-driven organization that has worked with schools for 10 years, we prioritize long-term success for our school partners so that they can achieve improvements in academic outcomes, student wellbeing and mental health. Yondr is a complete phone-free solution. We don’t just sell you a pouch. Since 2014, we have developed rigorously tested and guaranteed products and offer unparalleled support, expertise and guidance to all of our school partners. 10 years of successfully implementing in 2000 schools globally Selective programs and whole school programs No cheap knock offs that do not last No ongoing annual fees Purchase only what your school requires Learn more https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools “Schools can take a concrete constructive approach to solve the question eight hours a day. What we hear from parents is that once their child starts …
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EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools (ANZ)

The EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools, organized by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and set to take place on 31 July – 2 August 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Nurturing Brilliance: STEM education for First Nations students

Learning is lifelong. So, let’s help spark an interest in First Nations students looking to take their first (or next) step.
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