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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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”.
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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…
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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…
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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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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,…
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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…
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