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School NewsWednesday, March 25, 2020
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HSC will go ahead in spite of pressure to close schools
Effective immediately, principals or system authorities now have the power to make decisions about the number and weighting of HSC…
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School NewsWednesday, February 26, 2020
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Gov loosens coronavirus restrictions for Year 11 & 12 students to return
760 students enrolled in Australian schools may now return on a case-by-case basis.
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Industry voices
NSW Department of EducationWednesday, February 5, 2020
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Footbridge links innovative new public school with existing high school
It's a physical connection new principal Brad MItchell wants to expand on: "Our plans are to have monthly executive meetings…
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Technology
Mandy ClarkeWednesday, January 29, 2020
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STEM case study: Lasers, cells, netball and the movie 2040!
"Students designed and built models of high-rise houses and new greener public spaces, as a way of future proofing Adelaide's…
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School NewsTuesday, January 21, 2020
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Poorer NSW students study subjects less likely to get them into uni
More students from advantaged backgrounds study subjects that will get them a higher ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) in New…
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External Learning
NSW Department of EducationWednesday, December 11, 2019
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Flexible approach to learning at small high school
Maddy Jerrett is proof that Coonamble High School is a small school with big opportunities.
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School NewsMonday, November 18, 2019
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Schools adapt in the face of adversity
Catastrophic bushfire conditions have disrupted so many lives with damage to property and loss of life. Major school events and…
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School NewsWednesday, November 13, 2019
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Are flexible learning options giving schools a convenient way out of taking responsibility for ‘difficult’ students?
It is no wonder children with disabilities are over-represented among the tens of thousands of Australians who leave school before…
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NSW Department of EducationWednesday, November 6, 2019
1,766
Which work experience type are you?
Two Year 12 students at Chatswood High School have launched an innovative online business to take the guesswork out of…
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School NewsTuesday, October 29, 2019
1,467
TAFE cuts hurting vocational opportunities for students
“These figures show just how misguided the Morrison Government’s single-minded favouritism of profit-seeking private training providers over our public TAFE…
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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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