Education
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Don’t just solve for x: letting kids explore real-world scenarios will keep them in maths class
Surveys of senior students indicate they believe maths is too hard, too guarded by a rigid set of rules and…
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Involving kids in making schools sustainable spreads the message beyond the classroom
Schools can engage students in being environmentally conscious by taking steps to become more sustainable themselves.
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“It’s overwhelming” what’s happening in schools every day, John Marsden warns
We interview one of Australia’s most iconic school principals and world-renowned young adult fiction author, John Marsden.
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$1.2bn private school slush fund leaves public schools in the cold
"It’s a shocking situation to have a Prime Minister who is so blatantly in favour of the private sector when…
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Growing numbers of students continue learning after school
Almost 70% of NSW Year 12 school leavers continue on to further education or training within six months of finishing…
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Maths to be compulsory for students
Maths will be compulsory for all students in the revised NSW curriculum.
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Cyber security STEM learning program launches for high schools
Priming them for jobs in cyber security, students will be offered mentoring, work experience and practical training to improve their…
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Excluded and refused enrolment: report shows illegal practices against students with disabilities in Australian schools
Shocking stats: More than 12% of students with disability are being refused school enrolment, and over 40% are being excluded…
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Back to basics: students to focus on maths, English and science
The NSW school curriculum is set for its first major shakeup in over a generation, with a renewed focus on…
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The UK Labour Party wants to abolish private schools – could we do that in Australia?
More than 52% of Australian disadvantaged students are enrolled in disadvantaged schools
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