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Attacks on the self-worth of students are still a growing problem. More can be done to make them stop. By Antonia Maiolo More needs to be done to stamp out bullying in our schools, experts say, in light of rising ...

Teachers in the ACT have received their first common Code of Practice – bringing them into line with other professional codes for educators across the country. By Antonia Maiolo. The Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Teachers was developed ...

The Victorian government has introduced a new curriculum program using a unique combination of literacy and numeracy to promote the 2015 Asian Cup. The Asian Cup School Education Resource – Unite for Education, Unite for the Asian Cup – was ...

University of Southern Queensland (USQ) graduand Karlie Marks discusses how it was a surreal but exciting experience getting a teaching job at her old high school. Mark’s role at St Joseph’s College as a Learning Support Teacher for students with ...

Parents and caregivers of Year 4 NSW students are being invited to apply for places in Opportunity Classes when applications open on Monday 28 April. The deputy secretary, Department of Education and Communities, Greg Prior, said the classes provide an ...

University of Canberra education expert is calling for more in-school support and a better understanding of teaching to stop qualified teachers from walking away from the profession. Dr Misty Adoniou from the University of Canberra said to retain high-quality teachers ...

The Independent Education Union has had a breakthrough in its campaign to increase incentives and improve payment for teachers providing prac supervision for trainee teachers. The Australian Catholic University has become the first University to sign a memorandum of understanding ...

CQUniversity’s Dr Linda Pfeiffer recently visited Brisbane for a ‘FameLab’ event designed to encourage the ‘new voices of science and engineering’. Pfeiffer presented a three-minute YouTube video detailing the possibilities for science education when passionate and enthusiastic scientists work with ...

A new book profiling sports stars has been developed to encourage kids to read. Part of the series, Legends of League, the book was written by Australian Catholic University researcher Suzan Hirsch, a specialist in literacy for children. Hirsch has ...

Placing health and PE within education faculties sends a message that physical fitness is for all. By Tim Lynch. Is health a club? There are many sporting or physical activity clubs people can join to be amongst others with similar ...