Education

School News2 weeks ago
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Every teacher needs to be a literacy teacher – but that’s not happening in most Australian schools

Few Australian schools have whole-school literacy policies that include practical plans for building student literacy across learning areas. That’s the…
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School News4 weeks ago
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Dumbed-down curriculum means primary students will learn less about the world and nothing about climate

The only world knowledge retained in the revision is the study of Australia’s neighbouring countries in year 3 and Asia…
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School NewsTuesday, May 24, 2022
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‘Stop measuring black kids with a white stick’: how to make school assessments fairer for all

Some might argue that if assessment includes languages other than English, the teacher will not be able to understand and…
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School NewsWednesday, April 27, 2022
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All teachers need to teach language and literacy, not just English teachers

Linking language and literacy outcomes to the English syllabus in an attempt to improve students’ writing across all subjects is…
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School NewsTuesday, April 26, 2022
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‘Is this really fair?’ How high school students feel about being streamed into different classes based on ‘ability’

Some students in higher-ability classes said they felt more confident and motivated, but students in lower streams reported conforming to…
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Mark HarrisTuesday, April 5, 2022
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ambassador School’ Principal Speaks: Our high-impact practices that lead student learning

Principal of one of the country's highest performing schools, Mark Harris talks us through some of his school's most effective…
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School NewsTuesday, April 5, 2022
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How to assist learners with dyslexia

Before they are diagnosed, many children develop coping strategies to try to disguise their dyslexia. Negative coping mechanisms include students…
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School NewsTuesday, April 5, 2022
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Summary of Key Changes as New Australian Curriculum Gets Go-ahead

After years of debate dubbed 'the culture wars',The updated curriculum, Version 9.0, will be available on a new website in…
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School NewsTuesday, March 22, 2022
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Consent education needs Blak voices for the safety and well-being of young First Nations people

Growing relationships with First Nations people, communities and organisations based on genuine respect and cultural strength is fundamental to developing…
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School NewsTuesday, March 22, 2022
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If only politicians focused on the school issues that matter. This election is a chance to get them to do that

Education has recently been characterised as a “political football”. The Coalition (LNP) government has focused on the impacts of gender…
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Teaching young people real-life money management skills is key to ensuring the financial wellbeing of individuals and society more widely. But when you’re young, setting financial goals and planning how to get there can seem remote and unachievable…
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Meaningful and lasting behaviour change for your whole school

Emphasising the importance of a proactive, school-wide approach to positive behaviour management, a new professional development workshop series from MultiLit is empowering school leaders and teachers to create a positive learning environment for all students.
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ViewSonic Invites Aussie and Kiwi Teachers to join its new Online Community and Win Prizes

Teachers are among those who have been terribly affected during the pandemic. They had to adjust to unfamiliar teaching settings mostly on their own – learning new technology in a short period, digitising their lessons resulting in doubling their workload, and more.
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Pierlite’s air-purifying light fitting Aether is improving COVID safety at Australia’s schools

As the battle against COVID-19 continues into its third year, Australian lighting leader Pierlite is keeping students and teachers safer in the classroom.
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ACCO Brands is classroom ready with TruSens Air Purification

With face-to-face learning continuing in Australian Schools, the TruSens Air Purification range ensures cleaner air is essential on your school checklist.
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SALTO leads the way in electronic access control

Security is a high priority for schools. They have a duty of care to provide a safe working and learning environment for staff and students and need to protect valuable school assets, such as IT and sports equipment. Schools have to be able to control who can access their campus, their buildings and individual classrooms.
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