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It was not expected that Australia’s results in the 2018 Programme for International Student Achievement (PISA) would be outstanding, but the fact that our students continue to slide down the ladder has sparked concerns from educators, politicians and industry groups. ...
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The latest snapshot of Australia's youth shows the wellbeing and performance of school aged children is on a downward slide. Released today, the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) Report Card: The Wellbeing of Young Australians, places Australia ...
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Twelve-hour days and big classes are realities that Singapore's teachers face daily. Such conditions create stressful work environments which impede their capacity to live up to their global reputation for teaching excellence. They are usually too exhausted to be the classroom innovators they ...
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