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Suzy BarryWednesday, December 6, 2017
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Improvements in literacy, but no room for complacency
Australian year four students have shown marked improvement in reading literacy outcomes, according to a new international comparative study.
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The ConversationTuesday, December 5, 2017
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Serious change needed to improve primary school STEM
STEM education in Australia won’t realise its potential unless we address issues of resources, equity, teacher professional learning, the diverse…
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Peter GossMonday, June 5, 2017
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‘Full Gonski’ must be directed according to student need: Peter Goss
School education funding is once again front and centre of Australian politics. Despite historic bipartisan agreement on the concept of…
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Michelle GrattanTuesday, May 30, 2017
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Turnbull should deliver Gonski schools plan faster: Grattan Institute
The Grattan Institute has recommended the delivery of the government’s proposed schools plan be accelerated, and a new body established…
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Suzy BarryTuesday, May 30, 2017
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One step closer for Gonski funding plan: Birmingham
The federal government’s schools funding plan has passed the House of Representatives despite opposition of all Labor members to the…
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School NewsTuesday, May 16, 2017
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Gonski 2.0 is about getting ‘bang for buck’: Birmingham
Education minister, Simon Birmingham spoke at Windsor State School in Queensland this week about how Gonski 2.0, year one phonics…
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Peter GossWednesday, May 10, 2017
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Gonski 2.0: the school funding plan we have been looking for
For the first time, education minister Simon Birmingham has proposed a credible plan to deliver needs-based funding. They call it…
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The ConversationWednesday, May 10, 2017
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Federal Budget: what’s changing in education?
Funding for schools will increase by $18.6 billion over the next decade, but there are winners and losers. The Catholic…
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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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Stewart RiddleTuesday, May 2, 2017
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Charter schools, vouchers not a solution for Australia
A new report from the Centre for Independent Studies described Gonski funding for schools as a “fantasy” and made three…
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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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