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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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Op-Ed: How to support LGBTQIA+ students through school
Head of headspace Schools, Kristen Douglas tells us: Queer young people report significantly higher levels of loneliness, with almost two-thirds…
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A Classroom Approach: Develop Character for Learning Using Technology
Outlined in this article, we can use technology in various ways to develop ‘character for learning’ traits as we support…
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Schools celebrate International Women’s Day
As schools across the state celebrate International Women's Day, one school in Sydney’s West is using the occasion as an…
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$33k of prizes up for grabs in National Recycling Challenge
Prizes include seven community garden sets made using recycled materials--find out how to enter! All pre, primary, intermediate, special and…
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