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Health and Wellbeing
New research on period pain among young women shows significant impacts on attendance and performance
A new study of 4,202 young Australian women has found that more than a third of respondents have recently missed…
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In the News
Study maps hottest parts of the school
Australian researchers have mapped the hottest and coolest parts of outdoor school zones and found some reached up to 70…
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In The Classroom
Early childhood expert questions holding preschoolers back: Podcast
EducationReview · Early childhood expert questions holding preschoolers back After a Dandenong primary school principal recently considered the benefits of…
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In The Classroom
Experts explain how remote learning has opened up opportunities for students
The Media Centre for Education Research Australia (MCERA) has created a weekly series that asks educational experts to address some…
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In The Classroom
Relying solely on the ATAR ‘profoundly distorts’ the educational experience: Peter Shergold
The chair of the NSW Education Standards Authority has criticised the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank for distorting both the final…
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In The Classroom
The power of play and importance of students reconnecting with the natural world
Are Australian schools doing enough to facilitate play-time at school, in particular outdoor play? The answer, according to Western Sydney…
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In The Classroom
Experts slam standing committee report on teaching as a ‘missed opportunity’
A report tabled in parliament last week on the status of the teaching profession has been heavily criticised by teaching…
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