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NSW Department of EducationTuesday, February 16, 2021
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$20m program lifts out of school hours care places

Forty-seven schools across NSW will open Out of School Hours Care Hubs by June as part of the NSW Government’s…
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Bill ZengWednesday, December 16, 2020
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Op-Ed: How to deliver high-impact remote learning experiences

Traditionally many schools have had a separation between the IT department and the teaching staff. As classrooms become increasingly digital,…
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NSW Department of EducationWednesday, November 25, 2020
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NSW Growing more green thumbs in schools

More opportunities for schools to seed their sustainability ideas and grow their projects are now open.
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School NewsTuesday, October 27, 2020
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School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site

A recent program for school kids in Kakadu and West Arnhem Land, incorporating traditional knowledge and Western science, is a…
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School NewsWednesday, August 5, 2020
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TAFE versus private providers: Union backlash to VET funding

The Productivity Commission review into skills and workforce development is failing to ensure the public TAFE system's future as the…
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School NewsTuesday, June 30, 2020
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Digital divide impacts vulnerable students

"Disruption to regular schooling caused by COVID-19 was not the cause of the digital inclusion gap, but served to illuminate…
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School NewsTuesday, June 16, 2020
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I redesigned a school playground for my PhD – and the children got better marks learning outside

My research showed that the children’s attainment in maths and science improved after teaching and learning outdoors. The Grade IV…
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School NewsTuesday, June 16, 2020
2,354

Kids will need recess more than ever when returning to school post-coronavirus

Having experienced their own isolation, anxiety, exhaustion and challenges of taking schools online, school leaders are now challenged to redesign…
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School NewsTuesday, June 2, 2020
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Trade apprentices will help our post COVID-19 recovery. We need to do more to keep them in work

Australia risks a generation of lost apprenticeships as young people lose connections with their employers and cannot complete their training.…
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School NewsTuesday, April 28, 2020
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Cyber threats at home: how to keep kids safe while they’re learning online

Children working at home are not usually protected by the filters provided by their school.
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The power of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous in modern life. Since ChatGPT first entered the mainstream in late 2022, teachers and school leaders have been embracing new ways to integrate AI and technology into the classroom. While some worry about the impact tools like chatbots might have on student learning, AI can be used to enhance the classroom experience for both students and teachers. Instead of fearing AI, educators should look for ways to incorporate AI and technology into their classrooms, to ease workloads, streamline processes, and make material more accessible to all students. The Federal Government’s Framework for Generative AI in Schools says that AI technology has “great potential to assist teaching and learning and reduce administrative workload.” Increasingly accessible and sophisticated, AI provides opportunities not previously possible. Chances are, you’re already using AI apps in your classroom, and you might not even realise. A 2023 report found that just over 70 percent of primary teachers and up to 80 percent of secondary teachers were using AI tools in their work. Teachers said AI tools saved them time, allowing them to quickly develop learning tasks for students. Reduced administrative stress, quick lesson alterations to suit different learning needs and making …
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Peninsula Grammar Unveils World-Class Athletics and Sports Facility

Peninsula Grammar has officially unveiled its new, state-of-the-art athletics and soccer facility—an ambitious project that reflects the school’s commitment to excellence
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A stronger, safer outdoor space

Scully Outdoor Designs is a leading supplier of quality and innovative outdoor space products…
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OzHarvest’s FEAST Program Teaches Kids About Food Waste

Across Australia, students are learning about the issue of food waste and its environmental impact, positive food choices and easy classroom cooking through OzHarvest’s FEAST program. FEAST, which stands for Food Education and Sustainability Training, is a 10-week, teacher-led initiative for Primary School students in Years 5–6 and High School students in Years 7–8.
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Take the boring out of drinking water

Today’s academic environment is fast-paced. Easy access to clean, refreshing drinking water is more important than ever.
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Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous in modern life. Since ChatGPT first entered the mainstream in late 2022, teachers and school leaders have been embracing new ways to integrate AI and technology into the classroom.
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