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Stars shine at Aboriginal education awards

The annual Nanga Mai awards, held virtually yesterday, recognise excellence and achievement by Aboriginal students, teachers and other department staff,…

3 years ago

It’s official: Phonics compulsory for Year 1 students

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the evidence of phonics effectiveness is undeniable, and from 2021 all Year 1 NSW…

3 years ago

Victoria is boosting disability support in schools by A$1.6 billion. Here are 4 ways to make the most of it

Students who may have previously been ineligible for targeted support — such as those with autism, dyslexia or complex behaviours…

3 years ago

The missing middle: puberty is a critical time at school, so why aren’t we investing in it more?

There is not enough support in the education system to help young people during the often stressful transition from primary…

3 years ago

Teacher-student relationship key to positive learning at semi-rural school

“I regularly invite my students to send me their ‘brutally honest’ feedback via Google forms. I also ask them to…

3 years ago

3 out of 10 girls skip class because of painful periods. And most won’t talk to their teacher about it

Research reports Australian teachers are uncomfortable addressing menstruation. This often results in periods being taught as a negative and troublesome…

3 years ago

Empower students with flexible seating

With growing evidence indicating learning environments have a direct impact on student achievement, increasing numbers of Australian schools and teachers…

3 years ago

NSW Growing more green thumbs in schools

More opportunities for schools to seed their sustainability ideas and grow their projects are now open.

3 years ago

Big boost for Victorian state schools, unions applaud

The budget has provided important funding increases across kindergartens, schools, and TAFEs which will support the efforts of teachers, support…

3 years ago

The robots helping sick kids ‘teleport’ to the classroom

Most school students are back in school after a tumultuous school year, but remote learning – and social isolation –…

3 years ago

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