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Zoos have quantifiable learning benefits

A visit to the zoo in 2019 is not about getting up-close-and-personal with a wild animal, although children will certainly…

5 years ago

Design better seating for better learning

School children no longer need to be prepped for the office or the factory line. Seating trends are moving with…

5 years ago

National gov’t backs phonics with new funding

This received a mixed reception from educators as many insist the $10m allocation would be better spent elsewhere. 

5 years ago

‘I wish you were murdered’: some students don’t know the difference between bullying and banter

Many Australian students don’t know the difference between banter and bullying, with some saying they joke about wishing their friend…

5 years ago

Adam Voigt: Let’s play chess, not poker

It wasn’t uncommon for my staff to attempt to fit another day's work during the evening. And I was guilty…

5 years ago

Secret life of the playground auditor

Is non-compliance the only factor in assessing playground safety risks? We tracked down an auditor to find out what schools…

5 years ago

Discover WA: cross-curricular learning by numbers

WA presents teachers with many opportunities to bring their students’ classroom projects to life.

5 years ago

What QLD schools are doing with $180,000 to tackle cyberbullying

One enterprising 11-year-old from Camp Hill, Florence Hill, has been funded to create a digital animation with support from her…

5 years ago

The aquanaut who turned to teaching to engage students

“I took two students over to Taiwan in November and they presented their design- thinking project to an audience of…

5 years ago

10 ways to get the most out of silent reading in schools

We regularly hear from teachers and teacher librarians who are concerned about the state of silent reading in schools.

5 years ago

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