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Creating a student-centric education system

05 April, 2023

A tertiary education system that is student-centric and more cohesive would be better positioned to address workforce shortages, according to ITECA.


Teaching scholarships launched in SA

28 March, 2023

The SA Government has launched its Enabling Educator Excellence (E3) scholarships, designed to boost diversity in an education setting.


Principals report increasing threats and violence

21 March, 2023

Offensive behaviour towards school principals is escalating, with 44% reporting that they have been subjected to physical violence.


How hunter-gatherers may help to improve education

20 March, 2023

According to new research, examining hunter-gatherer societies could help economically developed countries improve education and wellbeing.


Smartphone use rising among young kids

15 March, 2023

Two out of five Australian children own their own smartphone, according to research by Finder.


Vaping inquiry to examine measures in schools

14 March, 2023

Steps being undertaken by schools to discourage vaping will form part of a Queensland parliamentary inquiry.


Lack of independent play harming mental health

14 March, 2023

The rise in mental health disorders among school-aged children could be attributed to fewer opportunities for them to play without direct adult supervision.


Melbourne's Alamanda College graduates to AI‑driven network operations

07 March, 2023

Alamanda College, a government school in Melbourne's fast-growing southwest corridor, offers top-level education for 3000 students in years K–9.


"Attack" on qualifications damages teaching profession

07 March, 2023

Investigations into the feasibility of a one-year education Master's degree is an attack on teaching qualifications, according to the AEU.


Student wellbeing "hits new low", data shows

03 March, 2023

The classroom crisis in NSW has been underscored by Department of Education data, according to the NSW Teachers Federation.


Teaching students healthy food habits

01 March, 2023

One in four children aged 4–15 years old is overweight in Australia, according to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data.


Rethinking religious education in public schools

28 February, 2023

There needs to be an overhaul of religious education programs in public schools, according to a Monash University expert.


More power for school principals

22 February, 2023

Principals at public schools would receive more autonomy over hiring teachers under a NSW Government election promise.


Bright Future STEM program visits Queensland schools

21 February, 2023

Various resource and energy sector employers will visit more than 1100 Queensland students to inspire STEM careers.


Partnership aims to end disadvantage in education

16 February, 2023

Teach for Australia and Rokt have partnered up to support graduates to teach in understaffed schools.


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