https://youtu.be/Xb118Drn_Mk The debate over whether high-performing teachers should be paid more is an evergreen yet vexed issue. Indeed, politician Mark Latham recently floated the idea in NSW parliament. "Why aren't the best teachers, [who are] adding value in the classroom, given ...
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Hi and welcome to another Education Review weekly roundup of the top news stories we covered this week. I’m Wade Zaglas, the education editor. All stories can be found on our site, educationreview.com.au. You can either read this summary or ...
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Hi and welcome to another Education Review weekly roundup of the top news stories we covered this week. I’m Wade Zaglas, the education editor. All stories can be found on our site, educationreview.com.au. You can either read this summary or ...
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Despite record investment in education, Australian students’ literacy and numeracy levels have been steadily declining. This podcast series speaks with some of Australia’s K-12 education leaders and asks the key question: What, if anything, are we doing wrong? In episode ...
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