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New model for school funding that won’t break the budget

Funding schools according to the needs of their students is something of a Holy Grail in Australia: something that we…

7 years ago

Governments need to look beyond education rankings and focus on inequities

The latest Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA) results were released around the world on December 6. And as usual,…

7 years ago

Australian STEM education lags behind US, UK and Kazakhstan

A recent release of results from the four-yearly Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study has left many speechless and…

7 years ago

2017 curriculum changes include ethics, creative thinking and supporting diversity

From January 2017, as well as learning areas like English, maths and science, students will receive instruction in new subjects…

7 years ago

Special Report: Is the quest for success harming our kids?

Lucy Clark, author of Beautiful Failures on pressure, parent-teacher relations and the pitfalls of “the quest for success”.

7 years ago

Innovative learning environments changing the shape of teaching

50 years ago Wesley Imms’ classroom was a ship. The next year a spaceship. Those memories sparked his quest for…

8 years ago

Digital distraction, stress and money hinder school success

Beyond the classroom, Australian children struggle to manage stress and digital distractions, reveals a new study from The Australian Scholarships…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

Aspirations, parent education and convenience factors in school selection

Australian parents decide which primary school is best for their child based on convenience and a host of other largely,…

8 years ago

The story behind the ‘Revolution School’

The recent ABC documentary series Revolution School was a ground breaking event in the Australian education landscape. Principal, Michael Muscat…

8 years ago

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