Administration
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In 20 years of award-winning picture books, non-white people made up just 12% of main characters
If award-winning books sit at the top of reading lists, these books also need to embrace and reflect the full…
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The budget has more money for school programs for Indigenous boys than girls
The recent federal budget included A$39.8 million to expand the Clontarf Foundation’s Academy program for 12,500 Indigenous boys and young…
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Why so religious? Chaplain controversy amps up
Participation in the program is voluntary for both schools and students but with the guidelines dictating all NSCP chaplains must be “religious”…
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A place to get away from it all: 5 ways school libraries support student well-being
Students in Australia and around the world have experienced significant challenges this year, including the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters.
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Why some learners thrive in lockdown
One parent described the return to school as “very stressful” and a mother of a Year 8 boy with ADHD…
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Schools get ready for bushfire season
What is the official advice? Almost a year on from the most devastating bushfire season in the state’s history, work…
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‘Best in Class’ program provides e-support to HSC teachers and students
"The teachers selected to deliver the program stand out and we want to replicate these great teaching methods across all…
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Op-Ed: Why choosing a new school management system is the most rewarding risk
Some of the most successful projects I have seen, have been those where all users were engaged from the start…
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Canada doesn’t fully fund its private primary schools, and Australia shouldn’t either
Charter schools can be best understood as a hybrid of public and private schools.
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Every Victorian Year 12 student will have COVID-19 factored into their grade — we should do it for all Australian students
Universities could work with secondary schools and agree to consider entrance exams or portfolios that are relevant to the courses…
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