Overcoming STEM barriers for girls and women
25 November, 2021The best strategies to increase the number of girls in STEM and IT education have been identified in a new report from Monash University.
Expanding rapid antigen testing rollout in schools
25 November, 2021NSW schools will make use of rapid antigen home testing (RAHT) to minimise disruptions to learning in schools.
Tech partnership for education in Africa
22 November, 2021A partnership has been formed between Epson and World Mobile (WM) to support education in Africa.
Changes to COVID workers comp clause in schools
16 November, 2021The NSW Government has proposed changes to the Workers Compensation Act 1987 relating to staff who catch COVID-19.
Free rapid antigen tests for Victorian schools
12 November, 2021To reduce disruption caused by COVID-19, the Victorian Government is introducing free rapid antigen testing in schools.
Connecting every school to the internet
03 November, 2021One million schools around the world have been mapped as part of a partnership with Ericsson and UNICEF.
How children's brains retain language
29 October, 2021Researchers have been studying how specific brain regions activate as toddlers remember new words while sleeping.
Transitioning back to in-class learning
28 October, 2021With NSW and Victoria emerging from lockdown, the Student Wellbeing Hub has updated its COVID-19 wellbeing resource page.
Students learn science from local Indigenous people
25 October, 2021A new science initiative in 20 schools will connect the Western Australian Curriculum to Aboriginal knowledge.
Air quality insurance program for NSW schools
21 October, 2021The NSW Government is providing $100 million to ensure that safe ventilation systems are in place for students returning to classroom learning.
How COVID-19 changed school psychology practices
19 October, 2021A new study has highlighted the need to develop appropriate access to psychology services for students, with COVID-19 causing many changes to school operations.
Teacher shortages occurring across NSW
12 October, 2021Teacher shortages are now already evident throughout NSW, according to the Independent Education Union (IEU).
HSC students permitted a 'study bubble'
08 October, 2021NSW Health advice now allows HSC students to study at school with four of their peers, during the lead-up to their exams.
NSW schools to return to classrooms earlier
07 October, 2021All NSW students will return to onsite lessons by 25 October, the NSW Government has announced.
Keeping special needs students connected
05 October, 2021Two Sydney schools that cater for students with special learning needs are finding innovative ways to keep their students engaged during the lockdown.
