The first and only bilingual school of an Aboriginal language in NSW has reached capacity and seeks partners to support its long-term growth. Giingana Gumbaynggirr Freedom School (GGFS), in Coffs Harbour, started in 2022 with just 15 students and is ...
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New upgrade funding for government schools
Public schools across the country can now apply for government funding to build or upgrade infrastructure. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare and Assistant Education Minister Anthony Chisholm announced that applications for round two of the Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF) are ...
More »Qld paves the way for flexible schooling
The Queensland government has paved the way for all public primary and secondary schools to introduce flexible class schedules from next year – including four-day weeks and shorter days. The radical shake-up – effective from the first day of term ...
More »SA teachers walk off the job
South Australian public school teachers have voted to proceed with a full day strike today after pay and condition negotiations between the union and the government failed to reach an agreement. Thousands of SA teachers will walk off the job ...
More »‘Be that teacher’ campaign hopes to build workforce
A campaign launched by the federal and state governments is showcasing eight 'real' teachers, one from each state and territory, to tell a story of why they became a teacher, and why they continue to be one. The 'Be that ...
More »What we can learn from AI education in Belgium
The Belgian Economic Mission is collaborating with Aussie schools with artificial intelligence (AI) high on its agenda. Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium arrived in Australia last Tuesday with 350 delegates, some of whom are teachers and educational technology ...
More »Principal holds fort amid teacher shortage
A primary school in country Victoria is set to start 2024 with no year three to six teacher despite multiple efforts to fill the vacancy. Located in a small tourist town approximately 300 km west of Melbourne, Minyip Primary School ...
More »First Nations education post-referendum
Initiatives to support First Nations students in the Australian education system have increased after the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum received a 'no' vote on October 14. The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), a nationwide independent education evidence body, has ...
More »Sydney gets innovative new primary school
A public primary school is the latest addition to a new development at Macquarie Park in Sydney's north-west. The 750-pupil school is part of Frasers Property Midtown MacPark, and is a 'vertical' design with a rooftop recreation area and outdoor ...
More »Qld public schools trial learning with generative AI
Select Queensland state schools have begun trialling generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that generates personalised quizzes, based on student answers, to cater for unique learning styles and improve learning. The technology will be tested by 500 students, from years five ...
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