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Australian educators told to watch for the ‘Trump Effect’
On 8 November 2016, divisiveness changed the climate of American schools. On this day, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won…
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In The Classroom
Study finds obesity shaped by burgers for boys, single parents for girls
Excessive sausage rolls and hot chips unsurprisingly contribute to boysâ obesity. But unexpectedly, not so much to girlsâ, a new…
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AFL coaches offer sporting advice to get disabled kids involved
Sport is a cornerstone of Australian culture but children with disabilities often miss out. A Deakin University program is hoping…
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In The Classroom
Study finds parents are better than teachers at this one thing
âI wiggled awound the woom at west-timeâ, two-year-old Lara proclaimed. By this, of course, she meant she wriggled around the…
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Opinion: students who are intellectually gifted can also have learning difficulties
Mention the terms âintellectual giftednessâ and âlearning disabilityâ and there is a general understanding of what each term means. However,…
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Potential of dogs as reading aids unleashed
Weighing 113 kilograms and standing over two metres tall, Baron, an English Mastiff, could be Australiaâs largest dog. But thatâs…
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Big plans for State Library of Victoria
The State Library of Victoria will no longer be just a silo for quiet study and reflection but an active…
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Arrowsmith argues case in wake of renewed criticism
A senior figure within the Canadian-based education group, the Arrowsmith Program, has defended the organisation's model following fresh criticism from an…
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Independent schools ‘extremely concerned’ over flagged changes to funding
The Independent Schools Council of Australia has expressed extreme concern over possible changes in government school funding arrangements. Colette Colman,…
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Opinion: interrupting the Big Bad Wolf of parent engagement
Many children are very familiar with fairytales, songs and games in which the Big Bad Wolf is a character. Whether…
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