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School NewsTuesday, December 3, 2019
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Aussie students are a year behind students 10 years ago in science, maths and reading

Australian 15-year-old reading scores are way below those of their peers in ten countries – including Singapore, Estonia, Canada, Finland,…
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Administration

Linda GrahamWednesday, November 21, 2018
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Expanding suspension powers for schools is harmful and ineffective

Contrary to popular belief, suspension does not promote behavioural change. Research shows suspension is associated with an increase in anti-social…
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How do you make a best-practice literacy intervention program even better?

In 2011, MultiLit launched MiniLit, an effective, evidence-based, small group intervention program, designed to support struggling readers in the initial stages of literacy up to Year 2.
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Achieving great professional learning in the age of COVID-19

As a high school teacher in an independent Sydney school, I experienced a great many professional learning sessions. Of all these sessions, it was after only a handful I left feeling legitimately energized, inspired, and empowered with skills or knowledge that would make a difference to my everyday teaching practice.
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Promethean solutions promote flexibility for schools

The Promethean State of Technology in Education Report 2021 recently revealed that interactive panels and interactive whiteboards are now Australia’s most commonly used classroom technology, with 99% of educators using them at least occasionally.
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The P.A. People celebrates fifty years!

It all started in the early 1960’s in a garage in suburban Enfield, NSW. What started back then as Christian Sound (incorporated as CS Services) has grown to be one of the most well respected and diverse Professional Audio and AV solution providers around…
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How to teach maths using multisensory tools

As the experts in multi-sensory maths instruction, Maths Australia offers specialized and accredited courses that use specific research-proven and evidence-based methodology to teach effectively.
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Ignorance is bliss but poor air quality is a learning roadblock

Interactive, anti-bacterial touch screens that test air quality, kill most germs, and protect from eyestrain will provide your teachers the peace of mind they deserve post-COVID.
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How do you make a best-practice literacy intervention program even better?

In 2011, MultiLit launched MiniLit, an effective, evidence-based, small group intervention program, designed to support struggling readers in the initial stages of literacy up to Year 2.
Read More >>

Achieving great professional learning in the age of COVID-19

As a high school teacher in an independent Sydney school, I experienced a great many professional learning sessions. Of all these sessions, it was after only a handful I left feeling legitimately energized, inspired, and empowered with skills or knowledge that would make a difference to my everyday teaching practice.
Read More >>

Promethean solutions promote flexibility for schools

The Promethean State of Technology in Education Report 2021 recently revealed that interactive panels and interactive whiteboards are now Australia’s most commonly used classroom technology, with 99% of educators using them at least occasionally.
Read More >>

The P.A. People celebrates fifty years!

It all started in the early 1960’s in a garage in suburban Enfield, NSW. What started back then as Christian Sound (incorporated as CS Services) has grown to be one of the most well respected and diverse Professional Audio and AV solution providers around…
Read More >>

How to teach maths using multisensory tools

As the experts in multi-sensory maths instruction, Maths Australia offers specialized and accredited courses that use specific research-proven and evidence-based methodology to teach effectively.
Read More >>

Ignorance is bliss but poor air quality is a learning roadblock

Interactive, anti-bacterial touch screens that test air quality, kill most germs, and protect from eyestrain will provide your teachers the peace of mind they deserve post-COVID.
Read More >>