Year: 2012
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Day Care for phones
Thousands of New York City teenagers who can't take their mobile phones to school can pay a dollar a day…
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Educating the educators
Critics say that the push for teachers to have higher ATARs puts too much emphasis on one measure of ability.…
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Alas, poor Yoshi! I knew him
When children study video games in the classroom, they gain a deeper understanding of English literacy - even Shakespeare, says…
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Low literacy scores for primary school students
A study conducted by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) has revealed Australian primary school students…
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Happy Kids, Happy Future
A new study has found that at-risk children are more likely to successfully transition to secondary school if they take…
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Putting a price on private
Critics of independent schools say fees have risen too much over the past decade but supporters argue that they match…
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Nation’s thirst for minerals affects schools
Western Australia's mining industry is influencing those who enter the profession There is no doubt the booming mining industry in…
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School based nutrition polices lacking
A Victorian based survey has shown many schools don't have policies in place to promote healthy eating within the school…
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Concern at rise in student violence
A Tasmanian union official has called for more support for teachers who are assaulted or verbally abused More than 250…
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