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David CarrollWednesday, November 25, 2020
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Empower students with flexible seating

With growing evidence indicating learning environments have a direct impact on student achievement, increasing numbers of Australian schools and teachers…
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NSW Department of EducationTuesday, July 21, 2020
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2020 a record year for building schools

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said she was thrilled the next phase of school building is well underway with planners, architects…
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School NewsTuesday, June 16, 2020
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I redesigned a school playground for my PhD – and the children got better marks learning outside

My research showed that the children’s attainment in maths and science improved after teaching and learning outdoors. The Grade IV…
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NSW Department of EducationWednesday, February 19, 2020
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Fire-ravaged school gets the best garden on The Block

Following a catastrophic bushfire threat, Year 4 student Skye Nye said she enjoyed having Tess and Luke at the school…
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School NewsWednesday, February 12, 2020
898

NT moves toward solar-powered schools

It is expected to save 25 schools up to 40 percent of their energy costs.
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School NewsWednesday, February 12, 2020
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Five new QLD state schools coming in 2021

Two primary schools, two high schools and one special school are now underway, with a $320m investment.
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NSW Department of EducationWednesday, February 12, 2020
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Students turn toilets into art spaces for wellbeing

Cessnock students have turned their school bathrooms into works of art and havens of mental health as part of a…
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School NewsWednesday, February 5, 2020
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QLD breaks records with new vertical school opening

This school is the first to be built in Brisbane's inner city in more than 50 years and the first…
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School NewsTuesday, December 3, 2019
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Students with disabilities need inclusive buildings. We can learn from what’s already working

Australia has scheduled up to A$11 billion on new schools and facility upgrades between 2016 and 2026. We need as…
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Rosie ClarkeWednesday, November 27, 2019
670

Securing your school perimeter against vandals

Preventing a break-in comes down to security procedure and protocol. Particularly as schools invest in digital technologies, outdoor learning aids…
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Many teachers are now looking to incorporate the latest scientific research on how to most effectively teach reading into their professional practice, to get students off to a great start on their literacy journey. Leading Australasian literacy provider, MultiLit, publishes a range of evidence-based literacy support and intervention programs for use by primary and secondary schools. As a research initiative of Macquarie University, MultiLit’s publications and associated professional development are continually informed by an ongoing program of research, led by Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM. Established 25 years ago, MultiLit’s mission is to bring about major educational change so that far fewer children are left to struggle in school with inadequate reading and related skills, the skills essential for academic success in all areas. The most recent addition to MultiLit’s suite of programs is InitiaLit, a three-year whole-class initial instruction program, for students from Foundation to Year 2. In the context of a Response to Intervention framework, InitiaLit is a Tier 1 program, and provides the essential core knowledge and strong foundations for students to become successful readers and writers. Since its release in 2017, InitiaLit has been implemented by more than 500 schools throughout Australia. In 2020, InitiaLit–Foundation, InitiaLit–1 …
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ELTHAM College leverages the powerful integration capabilities of SALTO smart access control

ELTHAM College is an independent, non-denominational, coeducational day school that caters for around 700 students from kindergarten to year 12. Its main campus is in the outer Melbourne suburb of Research (so named during the 19th century gold rush, when a ‘re-search’ of the area found rich deposits) with Year 9 taught from its site in Melbourne’s CBD.
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Bring the science of reading into your classroom with literacy programs and resources from MultiLit

Many teachers are now looking to incorporate the latest scientific research on how to most effectively teach reading into their professional practice, to get students off to a great start on their literacy journey.
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Galvin Specialised product selection guide for education solutions

Well-designed schools can improve learning outcomes, health, and wellbeing. Government Architects NSW outlines the following design objectives as key considerations for new school developments and upgrades.
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Premier leaders in leave-it and lock-it technology

Premier Lockers is an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of quality metal, laminate, and plastic school lockers Australia-wide.
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How schools are meeting the demand for expanded reading options

Students who can use texts from both school and other sources achieve stronger academic performance, according to National Assessment of Educational Progress data. Half of students with access to more than 100 books scored “proficient” in reading, compared with less than 15% of students with access to fewer books.
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