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Smartphones: schoolyard heroes or villains?
Proponents of banning mobile phones in schools raise concerns about the risks of distraction and addiction, but one expert argues the ban won’t work
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New tool helps students turn aspirations into reality
A new online tool is enabling students to link their passions and potential career paths. The Educator speaks to Dr Geoff Lee, NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, to find out more
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New program aims to make children school-ready
In a push to improve student outcomes, the Queensland government is starting from the very beginning: preparing children for Kindergarten
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How AI is transforming the way schools use data
The Educator speaks to Catherine Devine, Microsoft’s Business Strategy Lead, Libraries and Museums about how AI is enabling schools to improve teaching and learning
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The Education Report – survey now open
The Educator has launched its annual survey that delves into the state of K-12 education
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World-first trial puts smartphone prevention to the test
The study represents Australia’s largest ever clinical trial into the effectiveness of mental health apps for preventing anxiety and depression in adolescents
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Is your enrolment contract putting your school at risk?
Deficiencies in your enrolment contract may prevent your school from recovering unpaid fees, warns Paul O'Halloran, partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley
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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
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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
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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