Some NSW schools will operate outside of the standard 9am to 3pm day as part of a government trial to better support "21st-century families". Starting in Term 3, eight primary and secondary schools will partner with community organisations, sports clubs ...
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Experts have their say on NAPLAN as testing gets underway
Ahead of the start of annual NAPLAN testing, education experts have commented on the test to point out its flaws and advantages. From today until 20 May, more than 1.2 million Australian students across 9500 schools will be taking the ...
More »School students march to demand climate action
A throng of teenagers who feel their futures have been “sold out” by politicians that don't do enough to slow climate change marched through Sydney on Friday. The children, many of whom were in uniforms and skipping school to attend ...
More »NSW school toilets in ‘disgraceful’ condition: inquiry
School students are refusing to drink or eat during the day to avoid using overcrowded and filthy school toilets, a parliamentary inquiry has heard. A state upper house education committee began its hearings into the planning and delivery of public ...
More »‘Art of the teaching professional’: new teaching method explained – podcast
Teaching is a diverse practice in which professionals develop their own style over time, and multiple methods are available to prepare and deliver lessons. Through his new book, author Dr Nigel Wilson has developed a new teaching method – the ...
More »Interactive game teaches students risks of drugs and alcohol
High school students across Australia will soon be able to learn about the risks of drugs and alcohol through a new, interactive online game. Developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University and drug awareness non-profit Sideeffect Australia, the game is ...
More »Federal Election 2022: Plan to mandate tests for teaching degrees, Tudge still missing
Under a re-elected Coalition government, trainee teachers would be required to pass a literacy and numeracy test to qualify for a university degree, according to the acting education minister. Speaking with reporters, employment and skills minister Stuart Robert said 700 ...
More »Schools shut as thousands of teachers march on state parliament
Teachers across NSW have gone on mass strike over staff shortages, uncompetitive wages and unsustainable workloads. On Wednesday, tens of thousands of teachers walked off the job and onto the streets amid a rising pay dispute with the state government. ...
More »Expert says financial literacy should be taught in schools – podcast
Most students lack knowledge when it comes to financial literacy and have little understanding of concepts such as superannuation or savings, new research from Griffith University reveals. Co-author and lecturer in finance and financial planning in the Griffith Business School, ...
More »Lessons from Ukraine on the importance of planning – opinion
Whatever happens, and however the war will end in Ukraine, the world has learnt a lot. It is not only the military, politicians and economists who can draw lessons from this war but also educationists. Education researchers, especially mathematics education ...
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