Education
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Many students don’t know how to manage their money. Here are 6 ways to improve financial literacy education
When taught as part of the maths curriculum it tends to result in students fixating on formulas and calculations, without…
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Music can help lift our kids out of the literacy rut, but schools in some states are still missing out
We now have evidence that we should be concerned about music education not just for the sake of music itself,…
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Schools urged to introduce financial literacy as standalone course…
While some students were aware of financial concepts such as interest, inflation, investing, insurance and superannuation, most had little or…
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The national history curriculum should not be used and abused as an election issue
Everyone has an opinion about what should go into history curriculum. Politicians are especially good at expressing theirs. The federal…
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