australian education system

Australia’s students are failing: I blame the politicians

The results of PISA 2015 were released late last year and Australia has slipped down the rankings, again. Misty Adoniou…

7 years ago

Practical teaching resource to boost support for students with disability

A world-first resource is being rolled out in classrooms across Australia to help teachers and principals better support their students…

7 years ago

Sports tours on track for adventure

Incorporating a sports tour into your physical education program has benefits that far exceed the joy of an overseas adventure,…

7 years ago

Biggest overhaul of NSW year 12 syllabus in 20 years

New syllabuses for HSC English, maths, science and history were released on February 20, updating the knowledge and skills students…

7 years ago

Staying ahead with school technology

In a competitive education industry, parents look to schools to provide value-added services such as quality technology supplied to students.

7 years ago

Teaching with Indigenous resources

Teaching Aboriginal studies is especially difficult if you are non-Aboriginal. Very little in your education or experience has prepared you…

7 years ago

Principals’ health survey sparks concern

A statement released February 15 by the Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) has expressed concern following the release…

7 years ago

Why global education rankings don’t reveal the whole picture

Country rankings in international education tests – such as PISA and TIMSS – are often used to compare and contrast…

7 years ago

Rethinking how we assess learning in schools

There is a major flaw in the way we currently assess school students. By labelling them as either “good” or…

7 years ago

More parents are choosing to home school their children: why?

More parents in New South Wales (NSW) are choosing to home school their child. There are now around 10,000 registered…

7 years ago

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