Schools

It’s not what sport children play, but how they play it that matters

The myth that sport itself is ideally suited to help disadvantaged young people develop “socially” and “psychologically” has obscured the…

7 years ago

School perimeter fencing: do fence me in!

Remember the days in the old schoolyard? Well, schoolyards are still around, and while they may contain more interesting play…

7 years ago

How teaching philosophy could help combat extremism

Young people today are constantly at risk of indoctrination – whether deliberate or inadvertent. This can be by advertisers, politicians,…

7 years ago

NAPLAN Online: glitches, challenges and opportunities

Against the backdrop of some fierce criticism, loudly proclaimed concerns, and in the case of one state, a decision not…

7 years ago

Victorian Ed Dept security breach caused distress to vulnerable families

Personal, identifying details of vulnerable children were published on the Victorian Education Department's website, and remained there for 24 hours.…

7 years ago

How virtual reality technology is changing the way students learn

For many years, schools and universities have had to change the way they work and teach in order to fit…

7 years ago

Why do schools want all students to look the same?

Why are schools so obsessed with all children looking the same? Since the later part of the 20th century, schools…

7 years ago

Anzac Day resources for schools

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said every school in Australia would receive books and posters to educate students about…

7 years ago

Birmingham: misbehaviour infectious, more control for teachers

New reports released overnight have confirmed Australia risks falling behind the world unless educators and policymakers take action to target…

7 years ago

Govt releases teaching resource for digital technologies

A new online learning hub will help to demystify computer coding and digital technologies in Australian classrooms, supporting teachers and…

7 years ago

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