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School NewsTuesday, December 3, 2019
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Students with disabilities need inclusive buildings. We can learn from what’s already working
Australia has scheduled up to A$11 billion on new schools and facility upgrades between 2016 and 2026. We need as…
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Adam VoigtWednesday, November 27, 2019
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Adam Voigt’s flashback to being principal
Whether you’re a principal or a classroom teacher, it’s a timely reminder that our focus needs to be on how…
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Adam VoigtMonday, November 18, 2019
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Adam Voigt dissects ‘the new teacher’s job description’
Even if you’re new to this education caper, you can probably hark back to your own days as a student…
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School NewsWednesday, November 6, 2019
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Don’t just solve for x: letting kids explore real-world scenarios will keep them in maths class
Surveys of senior students indicate they believe maths is too hard, too guarded by a rigid set of rules and…
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Opinion
Rosie ClarkeWednesday, November 6, 2019
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“It’s overwhelming” what’s happening in schools every day, John Marsden warns
We interview one of Australia’s most iconic school principals and world-renowned young adult fiction author, John Marsden.
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School NewsWednesday, September 11, 2019
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Fewer casual positions and less out-of-hours work could help retain early career teachers
Two related workforce development strategies stand out
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Courtney KnightTuesday, August 27, 2019
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Principal Speaks: Developing a strong, connected learning community
Mount Pritchard Public School's deputy principal takes us through some of the changes they have made since the roll out…
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Education
School NewsTuesday, August 27, 2019
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Why memorising poetry still matters
Internalising a poem need not be a rote process. Done right, in fact, it is an intellectual exercise that illuminates…
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School NewsTuesday, August 27, 2019
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How to make good arguments at school (and everywhere else)
One shortcoming in the Australian Curriculum is that it asks students to write persuasively, by using emotive language.
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School NewsTuesday, August 20, 2019
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Statewide anti-bullying initiative reports “significant reduction”
The rollout across South Australia is keeping lid on bullying by also teaching coping/resilience skills to build long-term happiness and…
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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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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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Free education resources to support health and well-being in children with Eczema

A grassroots charity is offering every Australian teacher and parent access to free eczema resources as part of a passionate campaign to support the health and wellbeing of children battling this devastating skin condition. With one in three children under age 6 struggling with eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis), Eczema Support Australia is supporting schools to better support students living with the extremely itchy and painful condition that has a huge impact on quality of life, and which is often misunderstood. “School-age children with eczema often experience physical, emotional and educational struggles, which jeopardise their long-term well-being,” says Ms Funk, whose twin sons have battled chronic eczema since birth. “The condition can lead to low confidence, absenteeism from school and isolation, while younger children in early learning are also at risk of adverse health and well-being when their needs are not met,” according to Ms Funk. Eczema Support Australia has developed two free tools for educators to support the health and wellbeing of children with eczema: The Eczema Awareness Course for Educators is a 45-minute e-learning course which promotes greater awareness of the complexities surrounding eczema and the impact it has on a child’s life and education. Access HERE. …
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