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Record funding cuts “$559 million taken from public schools”
The Australian Education Union has advised that the Morrison Government’s 2022-2023 Federal Budget has slashed funding for public schools by…
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AUSLAN featured on language syllabus for the first time in 2023
An Australian Sign Language (Auslan) syllabus will be available in NSW schools for the first time in 2023, along with…
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PISA score decline? Funding? Staff shortages? No, “the problem is the protection of teachers” according to Edu Minister
It's been a controversial week for the education sector as the federal education minister responded to falling PISA scores with…
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91% of principals concerned about student social anxiety post-lockdown
New research from over 3,000 parents across Australia shows that young children’s mental and physical wellbeing has been impacted by…
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Calling all sustainable schools: Entries still open for ResourceSmart School Awards
Victoria's largest celebration of sustainability in schools has extended its submission deadline, giving more schools the chance to enter. Along…
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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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How can Australia support more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers?
There is no shortage of media coverage about Closing the Gap in education. Yet we hear little about the role…
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‘I just go to school with no food’ – why Australia must tackle child poverty to improve educational outcomes
Interventions such as anti-bullying programs and increased funding for schools in disadvantaged communities can help. However, our analysis suggests there’s…
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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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