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New visual recognition test a breakthrough tool for educators
A New Zealand literacy company has developed a new test measuring visual recognition speed, an advance which could prove a…
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Stop focusing on ‘the problem’ in Indigenous education
Much attention in Australian Indigenous education is paid to the “achievement gap” and not nearly enough is paid to the…
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Why do we need a phonics test for six-year-olds?
Education minister Simon Birmingham has announced that all Australian six-year-olds will soon be required to do a phonics test and…
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Expert panel to progress year one phonics test
The Turnbull Government has announced an expert group of principals, teachers, speech specialists, academics and researchers will progress the staged…
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Kindergarten boost for rural and remote Queensland
Rural and remote families in Queensland will benefit from greater access to kindergarten programs from next year, Education Minister Kate…
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School starting age not a Tasmanian election issue
Tasmanian education minister, Jeremy Rockliff says school starting age will not become an election issue. Controversy around the reforms will…
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Can starting school too young jeopardise development?
The Tasmanian State Government is proposing to lower the compulsory school starting age by six months, from five years to…
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