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Rosie ClarkeSunday, March 22, 2020
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UPDATE: PM orders schools to stay open this term, VIC brings schools holidays forward, NSW advises parents to pull kids out
Asked about the risk of students transmitting COVID-19 to teachers and school staff, the National Cabinet said it believes there…
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National Captital Educational Tourism ProjectWednesday, May 1, 2019
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The Canberra experience: delivering the Australian curriculum
It has a rich collection of attractions providing curriculum-linked education programs immersing students in hands-on learning in spaces, where real-life…
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Brendon FogartyWednesday, April 10, 2019
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Guiding tomorrow’s decision makers towards a sustainable future
By having experiences in and with nature, students will be better equipped to promote positive attitudes and responsible action towards…
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Rosie ClarkeWednesday, March 21, 2018
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Do schools need to improve policies on violence?
Threats of violence towards principals have increased from 4.9 to 5.6 times the general population prevalence...
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Renae BarkerTuesday, August 22, 2017
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Religious classes in schools must adapt to fit changing Australia
Religious instruction in school continues to trigger controversy with impassioned arguments on both sides. The author suggest the classes must…
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Adam PeaseWednesday, May 17, 2017
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Out of school hours care in the digital age
Before and after school care in the digital age: should out of school hours care be made to suit the…
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Angeliki KarvouniWednesday, May 10, 2017
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HOTS program takes primary students’ thinking to new heights
Middle Park Primary School in Victoria aims to identify, nurture and support the individual learning needs of all students and…
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Suzy BarryWednesday, May 3, 2017
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Turnbull schools funding plan denies learning opportunities to NSW children
A media release from The NSW Teachers Federation has slammed the Turnbull government's announcement on school funding reforms.
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Ioannis Costas BatlleSunday, April 23, 2017
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It’s not what sport children play, but how they play it that matters
The myth that sport itself is ideally suited to help disadvantaged young people develop “socially” and “psychologically” has obscured the…
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Suzy BarryWednesday, April 12, 2017
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Victorian Ed Dept security breach caused distress to vulnerable families
Personal, identifying details of vulnerable children were published on the Victorian Education Department's website, and remained there for 24 hours.…
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Humanforce helps to reduce staff turnover for Story House Early Learning

Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has successfully partnered with Story House Early Learning to elevate their visibility and efficiency of its operations, when it comes to people and workforce management.
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Free 2024 Learning Support Forum Webinar – World Class Presenters

Last year over 6,000 educators and health professionals registered for the 2023 Learning Support Forum. This year we are pleased to announce another great line-up of presenters. Four excellent presentations on highly relevant topics.
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BenQ’s Smart Interactive Boards: Merging User Security, Health Focus, and Advanced Cloud Management

A global leader in display solutions, BenQ’s next generation of large-format interactive displays stands out as the first to offer full support for Google Mobile Services (GMS) while integrating world-first health-related features. This innovative combination revolutionises the user experience by providing seamless access to Google Play and other Google apps. Additionally, BenQ Board users can expect enhanced security, health-focused functionalities, and advanced cloud management capabilities. Powerful BenQ collaboration tools: All BenQ Boards come with EZWrite, a feature-rich whiteboarding software designed for engaging discussions from any location. It also has InstaShare, a wireless screen-sharing solution that gives users more flexible ways to share and present from any device. Hassle-free centralised management: BenQ offers directory service syncing with the BenQ Identity and Access Management (IAM) Schools that manage their user lists on services such as Google Workspace, ClassLink, Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP servers and other SAML-based providers can easily use these to limit access to their Android-based smart boards. Streamlined Onboarding and Management Effortless onboarding is essential for new school tech. BenQ simplifies this with two methods: scan each device’s barcode with your phone for automatic binding or bulk enroll boards via CSV file. Device and network settings can be copied through USB …
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Yondr the complete phone-free school solution

Yondr specialises in creating phone-free schools from arrival to dismissal. Allowing students an opportunity to be mindful, present, and engaged without the ongoing distraction of mobile phones. As students enter the school, they secure their phones in Yondr’s patented lockable pouch. Students retain possession of their phone for the duration of the day removing the need for teaching staff to confiscate phones and then be liable for loss and damage. As a mission-driven organization that has worked with schools for 10 years, we prioritize long-term success for our school partners so that they can achieve improvements in academic outcomes, student wellbeing and mental health. Yondr is a complete phone-free solution. We don’t just sell you a pouch. Since 2014, we have developed rigorously tested and guaranteed products and offer unparalleled support, expertise and guidance to all of our school partners. 10 years of successfully implementing in 2000 schools globally Selective programs and whole school programs No cheap knock offs that do not last No ongoing annual fees Purchase only what your school requires Learn more https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools “Schools can take a concrete constructive approach to solve the question eight hours a day. What we hear from parents is that once their child starts …
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EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools (ANZ)

The EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools, organized by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and set to take place on 31 July – 2 August 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Nurturing Brilliance: STEM education for First Nations students

Learning is lifelong. So, let’s help spark an interest in First Nations students looking to take their first (or next) step.
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