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School NewsWednesday, February 5, 2020
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Kids learn best when you add a problem-solving boost to ‘back-to-basics’ instruction
Our analyses revealed students who were taught using load reduction principles had higher levels of engagement in science and higher…
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School NewsTuesday, December 3, 2019
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The majority of music students drop out before the end of high school – is the ATAR to blame?
More than half of year 10 music students in NSW dropped the subject by the time they reached year 12.…
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School NewsTuesday, December 3, 2019
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Aussie students are a year behind students 10 years ago in science, maths and reading
Australian 15-year-old reading scores are way below those of their peers in ten countries – including Singapore, Estonia, Canada, Finland,…
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Industry voices
NSW Department of EducationTuesday, October 22, 2019
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Back to basics: students to focus on maths, English and science
The NSW school curriculum is set for its first major shakeup in over a generation, with a renewed focus on…
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Events
NSW Department of EducationWednesday, September 18, 2019
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Sydney student among the world’s science brains
A Chatswood High School student has taken out two medals while representing Australia at the International Earth Science Olympiad in…
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School NewsWednesday, May 22, 2019
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High school students innovate International Science and Engineering Fair
Rosny College student Mitchell Torok and Launceston College student Ivy Brain received the Embedded Systems Fourth Award for their project, aWear which…
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For fun
Rosie ClarkeWednesday, October 31, 2018
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Schools can help save the frogs by taking part in Australia’s biggest frog count
FrogID Week takes place November 9-18 as the next phase of the Australian Museum (AM)’s FrogID citizen science program, which is…
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School NewsWednesday, October 10, 2018
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Study reveals patterns in STEM grades of girls versus boys
One finding: On average, girls’ grades were higher than boys’, and girls’ grades were less variable than boys’.
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The ConversationWednesday, August 1, 2018
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For the love of STEM – how to get girls interested in math and science.
Girls have the smarts for a successful STEM career, so why aren't young females pursuing education in these fields?
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The ConversationWednesday, July 25, 2018
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Looming crisis in shortage of maths and science teachers
Which schools are most affected and how do we deal with the problem of a lack of specialist STEM teachers?
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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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Free 2024 Learning Support Forum Webinar – World Class Presenters

Last year over 6,000 educators and health professionals registered for the 2023 Learning Support Forum. This year we are pleased to announce another great line-up of presenters. Four excellent presentations on highly relevant topics.
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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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Yondr the complete phone-free school solution

Yondr specialises in creating phone-free schools from arrival to dismissal. Allowing students an opportunity to be mindful, present, and engaged without the ongoing distraction of mobile phones. As students enter the school, they secure their phones in Yondr’s patented lockable pouch. Students retain possession of their phone for the duration of the day removing the need for teaching staff to confiscate phones and then be liable for loss and damage. As a mission-driven organization that has worked with schools for 10 years, we prioritize long-term success for our school partners so that they can achieve improvements in academic outcomes, student wellbeing and mental health. Yondr is a complete phone-free solution. We don’t just sell you a pouch. Since 2014, we have developed rigorously tested and guaranteed products and offer unparalleled support, expertise and guidance to all of our school partners. 10 years of successfully implementing in 2000 schools globally Selective programs and whole school programs No cheap knock offs that do not last No ongoing annual fees Purchase only what your school requires Learn more https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools “Schools can take a concrete constructive approach to solve the question eight hours a day. What we hear from parents is that once their child starts …
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EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools (ANZ)

The EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools, organized by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and set to take place on 31 July – 2 August 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.
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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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