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Disabled student data close to release

A clearer picture of how many disabled students in Australian schools need more funding to help them learn better should be available shortly after the ACT government is sworn back in. Education minister Simon Birmingham expects the picture will surprise ...

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Top traits of effective educators identified

A good teacher must be an expert in their subject matter, but at least four other traits may be even more important. A survey of Australian students, parents, teachers, administrators and policymakers has revealed their ideas about the most important characteristics of an effective ...

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