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 ...
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‘Let’s Talk’: Family Planning NSW releases free sex education courses
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 ...
More »What is teacher burnout and how can it affect students?
A study has concluded that teacher burnout affects students in numerous ways, including their achievement levels and motivation. The study, titled ‘Does teacher burnout affect students? A systematic review of its association with academic achievement and student-reported outcomes’, was written ...
More »NAPLAN 2021 results show positive trends, despite ‘major disruptions’
The release of the 2021 National Assessment Plan for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) summary information has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has not significantly affected students’ literacy and numeracy achievement on average at the national level. Additionally, the Australian Curriculum, ...
More »Educational leader urges parents to worry less, but questions the ongoing obsession with the HSC and current education model
An educational leader is not only recommending parents try to worry a little less during homeschooling periods, but is also urging a re-evaluation of the HSC and Australia's current educational model. But before sharing his thoughts on how parents can ...
More »How girls’ schools foster confidence, shaping female leaders of tomorrow – opinion
When it comes to the benefits of an all-girls education – and there are many – there is one that I believe sits firmly above the rest, and that’s the confidence that all girls’ schools instill in their students. From ...
More »From live gigs to teaching music: Vic teacher speaks about the benefits, challenges of educating during the age of COVID – Podcast
The devastating impacts of the pandemic have not only altered our lives, but they have also forced many Australians to re-evaluate the security of their current jobs, their long-term viability, and even the sense of purpose they provide us. In ...
More »Teachers ‘most often’ concerned about the ‘negative impact of workload’ over next three years, as well as administrative, compliance demands
Yesterday’s release of the State of the Sector Report 2021 found that teachers are "most often concerned" about the "negative impact of workload" over the next three years, as well as increasing administrative and compliance demands. The PeopleBench report provides ...
More »Maintaining strong leadership, positive school culture and resilient teachers during a time of turbulence
Education Review recently spoke with Eduinfluencers founder and expert in school leadership and cultural change, Rochelle Borton. We discussed some of the key challenges in the school sector at the moment, and what can be done to ensure the entire ...
More »Six years of the LANTITE: Monash expert interrogates its assumptions and suitability as a teaching gatekeeper
Six years have now passed since the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) was introduced as part of a suite of educational reforms to return Australia’s education system back to its ‘rightful’ place. Fuelled by an Australian ...
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