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School NewsTuesday, March 31, 2020
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Kids shouldn’t have to repeat a year of school because of coronavirus. There are much better options
Many students are likely to be behind, and some will be very far behind. If schools are closed for all…
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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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Rosie ClarkeSunday, March 22, 2020
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UPDATE: PM orders schools to stay open this term, VIC brings schools holidays forward, NSW advises parents to pull kids out
Asked about the risk of students transmitting COVID-19 to teachers and school staff, the National Cabinet said it believes there…
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School NewsWednesday, March 18, 2020
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National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence postponed
The government announced this decision based on the latest public health advice on social distancing measures.
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UNSW NewsroomWednesday, March 18, 2020
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Op-Ed: How to optimise online learning in the age of Coronavirus
Professor of Educational Psychology Andrew Martin offers a five-point guide for educators in the face of COVID-19. Due to the…
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School NewsWednesday, March 18, 2020
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What my students taught me about reading: old books hold new insights for the digital generation
Last year, 2019, saw the first cohort of students who were born in or beyond 2000 – the so-called digital…
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School NewsWednesday, March 18, 2020
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Australian schools are closing because of coronavirus, but should they be?
Without a concrete national plan, individual schools rely on state and territory advice, which varies significantly (see NSW and NT).…
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School NewsWednesday, March 11, 2020
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Which schools will close as COVID-19 cases rise? QLD bans international school travel
Federal government prepares for widespread school closures as the risk of community transmission rises.
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Rosie ClarkeTuesday, March 10, 2020
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Ethical veganism big concern for kids
It’s hard to be a healthy vegan! Yet Australia now has the third-fastest-growing vegan market in the world as climate…
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School NewsTuesday, March 10, 2020
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Elite boys’ schools like St Kevin’s were set up to breed hyper-masculinity, which can easily turn toxic
St Kevin’s is simply the latest example, and a distinctive one in that recent events have shown a boys’ club…
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The 3 most pressing HR challenges for educators in 2025

It’s no secret that Australian schools face increasing pressure and HR challenges to deliver high quality learning while simultaneously juggling skill shortages, evolving government policies, and workforce wellbeing issues.
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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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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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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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Thrive: Practical strategies to nourish teacher wellbeing

In this empathetic and practical guide, Daniela Falecki answers the encompassing question, ‘How can I thrive at work?’
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