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New research shows spike in mental health impacts of study stress on Aussie students in 2021
Conducted in September 2021, the survey found that the number of young people reporting poor mental health or wellbeing as a…
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The kids who’d get the most out of extracurricular activities are missing out – here’s how to improve access
Many children who live outside major cities or in poorer suburbs face major barriers to participation. Cost is one obstacle.
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Anxiety can affect academic performance. Here are 10 things parents and teachers can do to relieve the pressure
Research has shown anxiety and depression grew among young people during the pandemic. While social and emotional effects of anxiety…
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COVID-19 cases rise when schools open – but more so when teachers and students don’t wear masks
These measures will likely have benefits beyond the pandemic. Stuffy air in classrooms isn’t good for learning, and academic outcomes…
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Vaccination Blitz for Education Staff and Students
The rolling program will be for students 12 years and over and education staff and will be an addition to…
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QLD Police School Program Rollout to Help Youth Choose Better Life
Queensland Government is rolling out a state-wide Project Booyah inspired School RESPECT Program, which will allow Queensland Police Service to…
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WA Government to Support Science Program in State Primary Schools
More than 400 public schools in Western Australia will benefit from the new AU$18.2 million primary school science program, which…
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Parents, studies show most kids have done just fine in remote schooling. Here’s how to survive the home stretch
Unlike the classroom, it can be easier to facilitate individual children’s autonomous learning and interests at home. This is because…
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Schools have moved outdoors in past disease outbreaks. Here are 7 reasons to do it again
Moving classrooms outside is not a new idea. It has been done in past disease outbreaks such as tuberculosis and…
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Physical distancing at school is a challenge. Here are 5 ways to keep our children safer
Children under 12 will be more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection since vaccination of this age group hasn’t started in Australia…
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