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Schools can expect a year of disruption. Here are 7 ways they can help support the well-being of students and staff
We reviewed studies world-wide on the initiatives they used and listened to 25 experts – school leaders, teachers and school…
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Test all students and staff twice a week, or only close contacts? States have different school plans – here’s what they mean
Both strategies, surveillance and test to stay, have been implemented in several jurisdictions in the United States, Canada and Europe,…
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Once a form of ‘social camouflage’, school uniforms have become impractical and unfair. Why it’s time for a makeover
Studies have shown girls are more active when wearing a sports uniform.
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Teachers don’t have enough time to prepare well for class. We have a solution
Almost all teachers (92%) in our study out today said they don’t have enough time to prepare effectively for classroom…
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Two remarkable educators recognised for helping children to break the cycle of disadvantage
Principal of Dapto High School, Andrew FitzSimons and Albion Park Rail Public School deputy principal, Romina Maione have both won…
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NAPLAN ineffective and outdated: public teachers and principals
Public school principals and teachers continue to see NAPLAN as ineffective and outdated, according to a new survey conducted by…
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We’re short of teachers, and the struggles to find training placements in schools add to the problem
Schools are already short of teachers. A 2021 Victorian government advertisement tells us: “We’re looking for 4,000 new teachers.” New…
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Teacher gender bias is real and has lasting effects on students’ marks and study choices
Two important patterns in education are true world-wide. First, females outperform males in most subjects, and boys do not outperform…
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First, it’s not an instruction manual: 3 things education ministers need to know about the Australian Curriculum
Education ministers across the country will likely consider approving version 9.0 of the curriculum in early 2022. States and territories…
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Why schools should back bag storage
There is much more now available on the market, beyond the standard open cubbyholes favoured by many schools as all-encompassing…
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