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Are we teaching children to be afraid of exams?
Appraisals are influenced by the things we value and what we believe to be at stake. Exams might be appraised…
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Teaching is too often seen as a fall-back option, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon
A discourse that deems teaching second-rate, a fall-back position, something one does when marks fall short, speaks directly to Australia’s…
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Melbourne primary school launches world’s largest mindfulness initiative
75% of Australian primary school students suffer from anxiety about school life, a new survey reveals.
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Primary school students learning opera
Featuring a live audience of primary school students, classrooms can send questions throughout the workshop and are encouraged to interact…
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Industry voices
Learning Edge competition for innovative teachers
Teachers can enter by showcasing their skills in a three-minute video that displays innovative teaching methods, passion for their subject…
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Schools continue transition to NAPLAN Online
More than half of NSW public schools will participate in NAPLAN Online in 2019 with all schools expected to complete…
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Back to school for two stand-out principals
Two NSW principals have won the opportunity to learn from the best after being selected for this year’s prestigious Public Education…
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Public schools actually outperform private schools, and with less money
Annual funding for government schools rose about 23% to A$42 billion, while funding for private schools jumped 42% to A$13…
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Adam Voigt on teacher practice: explicit versus implicit
If your students are likely to provide answers like these, then my best guess is that you, like me for…
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The Canberra experience: delivering the Australian curriculum
It has a rich collection of attractions providing curriculum-linked education programs immersing students in hands-on learning in spaces, where real-life…
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