One hundred and twenty-eight NSW teens celebrated ranking first in their final exam subjects on Wednesday, surrounded by their teachers and families. NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car congratulated the HSC top achievers at the University of Western Sydney's Parramatta campus. ...
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 has collaborating with Aussie schools in the artificial intelligence (AI) space 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 ...
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 »Recipients of the NSW Premier’s teacher scholarship announced
The 2024 recipients of the NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarship were announced last Wednesday, and each will receive either $10,000 or $15,000 to fund a five-week study tour either in Australia or overseas. Successful applicants submitted research proposals about how the ...
More »Free food-waste education program for Aussie students
An anti-food waste initiative is providing free, curriculum-centred lesson plans, teacher training and classroom resources to schools willing to teach their students about sustainable food practices. FEAST, a 10-week education program by food rescue organisation OzHarvest, aligns to the years ...
More »Victorian principal goes back to school for a day
The Hume Australian Christian College (ACC) principal shadowed a student around school for a day in September as part of the Shadow a Student Challenge, an international initiative meant to transform school culture through 'deeper learning'. Deeper learning encourages students ...
More »Teachers spend $1000 a year on classroom supplies
An Australian Education Union (AEU) 2023 poll found that public school teachers fork out a combined $159.5m a year to buy classroom supplies vital to education due to the underfunding of public schools by governments. The September results said 85 ...
More »“Undeniable, big problem”: Teacher’s admin workloads
A new policy from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), effective from November 1, aims to lessen administrative workloads for NSW teachers by scrapping principal signatures on accreditation renewal paperwork. Teachers are still required to complete 100 hours of professional ...
More »‘Co-design’ is the latest buzzword in Indigenous education policy. Does it live up to the hype?
Co-design is the new buzz word being applied to relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. It has been used as a key part of the Indigenous Voice process. But it is also talked about when it comes to health policy ...
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