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Apps for learning another language have become extremely popular in the age of self-directed and tech-mediated learning, with learners being promised they can attain fluency in their chosen language quickly if they follow simple app instructions.  Some of these instructions ...

While cigarette smoking has been on the decline for some time now, the growing popularity of e-cigarettes or vaping among teenagers and young adults has parents, teachers and experts across the country concerned. And with their lolly-like flavourings, bright colours ...

A recent report released by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has concluded that Australian teenagers’ respect for people from other cultures is higher than the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average.  The nationally representative survey of ...

China is currently the top-ranked country in the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) ranking, an amazing achievement for a country sustaining 1.4 billion people and and large swathes of agricultural land where education is not a priority.   So ...

The NSW Education Department has advised that temporary school closures could still be needed if COVID-19 cases are detected in schools, after announcing Sydney students will commence a staggered return to face-to face learning from October 25.  Closures will be ...

Family Planning NSW has designed a suite of online, interactive webinars for educators and school staff to teach students about a wide range of sexual health and reproductive topics, called ‘Let’s Talk’.  Funded by NSW Health, the courses are free ...

As we approach the final term of Year 12, students across Australia are busy making decisions about their future. Will they pursue a trade or traineeship, take a gap year or work at home, or possibly go straight to university? ...

Two Australian teachers have made the top 50 shortlist for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2021, a competition that received more than 8,000 nominations and applications this year from 121 countries.  Rebecca West, deputy principal at Bonnyrigg Public School, ...

Physical education (PE), which is often viewed as less important than other “academic” subjects in the school curriculum, was “further marginalised” during the Tasmanian COVID-19 lockdowns, according to new research from the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and Flinders University. The ...

With the multi-billion dollar injection into the skills sector last year and a growing recognition of its importance to the Australian economy, it’s important to acknowledge the role the VET sector plays in skilling Australians for jobs of the future. ...