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Schools need ventilation for better health and student learning, not air-conditioning
Australian classrooms are recording high levels of carbon dioxide and other pollutants, says Built Environment Professor Mat Santamouris.
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SA teachers strike for better conditions
Citing failed negotiations with the Marshall Government, public school teachers across SA are undertaking industrial action.
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Schools neglect the shadiest solution to harmful rays
When implementing a school sun protection policy, schools are encouraged to consider shade as part of a suite of sun…
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Banning mobile phones in schools: beneficial or risky? Here’s what the evidence says
A total smartphone ban is tricky for teachers to enforce and could be costly for parents and school resources.
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Is vaping a problem at your school?
Moriah College's Head of High School, Jan Hart has spoken passionately about what she dubs 'the newest addiction among teenagers'...…
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Adam Voigt: Can kids on the Autism spectrum “do” empathy?
Empathy is both a cognitive and intuitive capability.
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Quality yearbook have more photos, less worry
Middle schools and primary schools are starting to take part in the yearbook trend as they are particularly effective in…
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Children have tutors to fill gaps not to charge ahead, say parents
We interviewed 35 parents about tutoring for their Year 5 (aged around 9-10) children. The parents were from both urban…
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Australian teachers have higher workloads fewer resources, says OECD report
60% of Australian teachers report that their professional development is curtailed by conflicts with their work schedule.
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