Schools

An education research institute won’t take politics out of the classroom

The Labor Party has pledged to create a A$280 million research institute to “take politics out of the classroom” if…

6 years ago

Do Queensland schools need in-house lawyers?

‘Do schools in Queensland need in-house lawyers’? This will be one of the questions being asked at the Community Legal…

6 years ago

Adam Voigt on why students lie

Adam Voigt of Real Schools takes a look at what makes students lie and how a change in culture can…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

Sprung timber sports floors for sustained performance

Multi-purpose sports halls take some punishing traffic throughout the school year and require constant attention, and will underperform if maintenance…

6 years ago

School leaders influence canteen culture

The discussion around school lunches has not abated. Parents, health advocates, teachers and principals continue to puzzle over the necessary,…

6 years ago

Tassie teachers recognised for excellence in education

Jeremy Rockliff, Tasmanian minister for education and training issued congratulations to the 16 Tasmanian Department of Education Awards for Excellence…

7 years ago

Talking about suicide at school does not encourage it

At this point in time, research findings indicate that schools can talk about self-harm and suicide positively and safely when…

7 years ago

Nature trumps nurture for academic achievement

The influence of genes on school achievement has now been well established by researchers using the “natural experiment” afforded by identical and…

7 years ago

How to teach and engage Aboriginal students

Teaching Aboriginal students requires sensitivity and knowledge about Aboriginal cultural protocols. Successful programs relate content to real life and build…

7 years ago

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