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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…
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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…
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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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Sports & Recreation
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…
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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,…
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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…
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Health & Safety
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…
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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…
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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…
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