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Students give prosthetic hands to those in need
“When I first gave the students the project that was designed by the STEM experts, I was worried that the…
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Opinion
I’m shorry.
Adam Voigt explains the majesty and 'teaching moment' potential of fake apologies. I think the shorry that made me laugh…
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School-based program launches to support children’s mental health
The program Be You will be delivered by beyondblue in partnership with headspace and Early Childhood Australia.
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Education
Is your school too competitive? Adam Voigt talks ‘removing rules’
If instead, we sought to create a culture where participants are geared or conditioned to help each other, rather than…
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How to beat exam stress
Nearly half (47%) of Australian students report they feel very tense when they study, and 67% report feeling very anxious…
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No state has all the answers in school education
School education in Australia needs to improve in three distinct ways. The Grattan Institute’s State Orange Book 2018 shows how…
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External Learning
Teachers can apply for a fully-funded mentorship with Australian national theatre company
The teachers will receive ongoing support from Bell Shakespeare artists and staff throughout the year, as well as access to…
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Nine in ten public school teachers use own money for supplies
Of this number, nearly eight out of 10 public school teachers buy stationery or classroom equipment, while nearly half of…
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5 spooky, ooky STEM activities for Halloween
Whether you're teaching chemistry to senior schoolers, or want to inspire young primary students with STEM activities, here's a few…
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Improving education for non-urban schools could add $56B to GDP, according to Gonski report
To put the figure in perspective, $56B is larger than the contribution of the entire Australian tourism industry and four…
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