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We have the evidence for what works in schools, but that doesn’t mean everyone uses it
By June 2020, the COVID-19 crisis had forced schools to close in 188 countries, disrupting the learning of more than…
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Theatre Resources: No business like school showbusiness
The modern school production, she advised, is perhaps surprisingly traditional! “People are most definitely heading back to the classics...
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Learning from disruption: Why we should rethink the place of NAPLAN in our schools
What’s the promise and price paid by our school systems, children, educators and families for NAPLAN, particularly in its current…
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Popping toys, the latest fidget craze, might reduce stress for adults and children alike
Objects people fidget with include paper clips, USB thumb drives, earbuds and sticky tape. But people also buy specialized items…
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Global Teacher Prize submission date extended
Inspiring teachers and students now have until 16 May to submit their application...
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Time’s run out for NAPLAN, says teacher union
The annual NAPLAN tests, which commenced in schools this week, are simply not fit for purpose, according to public school…
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To understand racism, kids must empathise with its impact — and teachers must embrace discomfort
This kind of education is known as “pedagogies of discomfort”. It involves teachers deliberately placing students in situations where they…
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VIC gov on thin ice as unions push for pay increase
73.5% of principals say there are too many competing initiatives/priorities, and 92% of teachers report that reducing workloads would help…
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Proposed new curriculum acknowledges First Nations’ view of British ‘invasion’ and a multicultural Australia
Here is a summary of some of the good and the bad detail in the proposed curriculum changes.
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Children own around 3 digital devices on average, and few can spend a day without them
Pasi Sahlberg and Amy Graham say that many parents told them they hoped schools would focus more on children’s digital…
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