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History textbooks still imply that Australians are white
Despite improvements to their content over time, secondary school history textbooks still imply that Australians are white. Research has shown…
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The effect of electronic games on learning
Children who reportedly played electronic games for over one hour per day were identified by their teachers as having poor…
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New research shows inequality in education remains
When we think of a “good society” – one that is fair and just – a defining characteristic is likely…
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Is overdocumentation causing ‘practice-policy gaps’ in schools?
This month, Adam Voigt warns against the quagmire of overdocumentation. Advocating for simplicity, he says school policy must provide professional…
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Why many high-achieving Indigenous students are shunning university
Despite having similar aspirations in primary schools, high-achieving Indigenous students were significantly less likely to want to go to university…
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Teaching maths: what does the evidence say actually works?
“I’m just so bad at maths!” Too often we hear that claim uttered in fear and frustration. It’s not just…
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Pauline Hanson is wrong, inclusive education is right
Last week, One Nation leader and senator Pauline Hanson suggested it would be better for teachers if students with autism…
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Peter Goss: Gonski 2.0 victory for children over politics
In an article published hours after the passage of Gonski 2.0, Grattan Institute's Peter Goss renewed his support for the…
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Smart classrooms for digital natives
The first interactive whiteboard was released in the early 90s, but in recent years the positioning of Smart technology in…
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Not all students with a disability need funding
The Australian Education Union’s (AEU) claim that over a quarter of a million students with a disability are not receiving…
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