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Closing the Gap… as well as the digital divide

While a lot of effort has been done at various levels to help Close the Gap, the Queensland Government and the University of Notre Dame have some fresh ideas in mind

Could this be the alternative to the ATAR?

An education expert explains how a recently unveiled proposal to replace the ATAR can inspire greater learning outcomes for students

How counselling teachers improves student outcomes

Providing proper guidance to teachers continues is one of the sector's most enduring problems, but also a significant opportunity

Childcare subsidy yielding good results

As tuition fees continue to rise, the Federal Government has extended a helping hand to parents by reducing their spending for childcare

WA announces phone ban for all state schools

The sweeping ban includes the use of mobile phones, smart watches, earbuds, tablets and headphones

First online HSC exam a 'technological achievement'

More than 650 of the best and brightest students in NSW sat the online exam after completing a brand-new course in their Higher School Certificate

School leads tributes following death of beloved principal

The Armidale School’s community was advised of headmaster Murray Guest’s tragic death at an all-school assembly on Tuesday

What does the future of music education look like?

The Educator speaks to The Song Room’s new CEO, Alice Gerlach, about the importance of music education in 2020

NSW students eager to learn after finishing Year 12 – new report

Almost 70% of students continue on to further education or training within six months of leaving school, new data shows

New phonics plan to ‘change the future of literacy teaching’

A renowned phonics expert has responded to the Federal Government’s latest plan to lift literacy outcomes