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Anna ClementsWednesday, September 27, 2017
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Suggestion handwriting should not be taught “horrifies” expert
A literacy specialist says she has been “horrified” to hear that some school teachers have been told by advisers that…
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Education
The ConversationTuesday, September 26, 2017
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The gender gap in physics no laughing matter
Researchers made something of a splash with a recent article suggesting that gender gaps in student performance in physics could…
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School NewsSunday, September 17, 2017
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Principal’s bullying drives teacher to attempt suicide
A former teacher has received a substantial sum after suffering “soul-destroying” workplace bullying - which drove her to attempt suicide…
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Suzy BarryMonday, September 11, 2017
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School uniforms: enhancing school identity or a discriminatory tool?
With the recent decision taken by one state's government to compel all schools to offer female students the option of…
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Adam VoigtSunday, September 10, 2017
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The importance of time-disclosure in class
This week, Adam Voigt delights us with sports stories and well-reasoned tips on time-disclosure. If you tell students how long…
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The ConversationSaturday, September 9, 2017
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Radical rethink needed to staff rural schools
Rural teaching needs a rethink, and a brand new specialised image to remedy the dearth of teachers willing to get…
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The ConversationSaturday, September 9, 2017
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Technology in the classroom to improve primary maths
Parents are demanding less screen time at school to balance the screens their kids watch at home. As a result,…
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School NewsTuesday, September 5, 2017
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Minister says graduate teaching test ‘lifting the bar’
According to a information released by the federal government, the rollout of performance assessments for new teachers graduating in 2018…
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Health & Safety
John WhelenMonday, September 4, 2017
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Should teachers make pledge to do no harm?
Members of police and security forces, those joining the armed forces have to pledge to abide by codes of conduct…
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School NewsWednesday, August 30, 2017
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St John urges schools to educate in snake bite first aid
Deadly snake species call Australia home and correct first aid treatment is vital. St John Ambulance is urging teachers and…
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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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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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Free education resources to support health and well-being in children with Eczema

A grassroots charity is offering every Australian teacher and parent access to free eczema resources as part of a passionate campaign to support the health and wellbeing of children battling this devastating skin condition. With one in three children under age 6 struggling with eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis), Eczema Support Australia is supporting schools to better support students living with the extremely itchy and painful condition that has a huge impact on quality of life, and which is often misunderstood. “School-age children with eczema often experience physical, emotional and educational struggles, which jeopardise their long-term well-being,” says Ms Funk, whose twin sons have battled chronic eczema since birth. “The condition can lead to low confidence, absenteeism from school and isolation, while younger children in early learning are also at risk of adverse health and well-being when their needs are not met,” according to Ms Funk. Eczema Support Australia has developed two free tools for educators to support the health and wellbeing of children with eczema: The Eczema Awareness Course for Educators is a 45-minute e-learning course which promotes greater awareness of the complexities surrounding eczema and the impact it has on a child’s life and education. Access HERE. …
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