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NSW Department of EducationWednesday, March 4, 2020
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PISA results point to need for more teacher support
"If you believe that it is a true profession that requires incredible expertise then, of course, you provide support and…
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School NewsWednesday, December 11, 2019
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PISA doesn’t define education quality, and knee-jerk policy proposals won’t fix whatever is broken
There are two striking features of the reactions to the PISA results. First, it seems broadly accepted PISA defines educational…
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School NewsTuesday, December 3, 2019
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Aussie students are a year behind students 10 years ago in science, maths and reading
Australian 15-year-old reading scores are way below those of their peers in ten countries – including Singapore, Estonia, Canada, Finland,…
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School NewsWednesday, April 4, 2018
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Plummeting school standards are costing Australia billions. A report reveals the financial cost of educational inequality.
The widening gap between low and high performing students is costing the nation billions of dollars as Australia's global educational…
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The ConversationTuesday, January 30, 2018
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What’s ahead for education policy in 2018
The year ahead: Expect to hear more about year one phonics test; the Gonski 2.0 review, and the Independent Review…
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The ConversationSaturday, December 9, 2017
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Many Australian children still struggle with reading
The latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) shows that, on average, reading achievement has improved, but there is…
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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 ConversationWednesday, November 22, 2017
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NAPLAN has done little to improve student outcomes
In recent years, we have seen a global surge in standardised testing as nations attempt to improve student outcomes. But…
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Suzy BarryWednesday, November 1, 2017
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What PD do teachers need? Let’s ask them
The one year teaching diploma is all but finished, and the focus on 'teacher quality' doesn't let up, but at…
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Misty AdoniouTuesday, September 19, 2017
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Will the year one phonics test really improve literacy?
This academic says Minister Birmingham is right to be concerned about the decline in literacy standards of Year 9 students,…
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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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Yondr the complete phone-free school solution

Yondr specialises in creating phone-free schools from arrival to dismissal. Allowing students an opportunity to be mindful, present, and engaged without the ongoing distraction of mobile phones. As students enter the school, they secure their phones in Yondr’s patented lockable pouch. Students retain possession of their phone for the duration of the day removing the need for teaching staff to confiscate phones and then be liable for loss and damage. As a mission-driven organization that has worked with schools for 10 years, we prioritize long-term success for our school partners so that they can achieve improvements in academic outcomes, student wellbeing and mental health. Yondr is a complete phone-free solution. We don’t just sell you a pouch. Since 2014, we have developed rigorously tested and guaranteed products and offer unparalleled support, expertise and guidance to all of our school partners. 10 years of successfully implementing in 2000 schools globally Selective programs and whole school programs No cheap knock offs that do not last No ongoing annual fees Purchase only what your school requires Learn more https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools “Schools can take a concrete constructive approach to solve the question eight hours a day. What we hear from parents is that once their child starts …
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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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