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Returning the balance to literacy teaching
An upcoming conference will examine the role of practice informed evidence in affecting pedagogical change
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New deputy director for Catholic education
The National Catholic Education Commission has announced a new deputy director who will take up the role from 5 August
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New report sounds alarm for teacher retention
The national survey of over 7,000 teachers serves as a wake up call for schools, particularly in disadvantaged areas
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New research panel to boost education research
The group brings together some of Australia's most influential academics to share current research, policy and practice in educational leadership
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Collective punishment: fair or farce?
Tasmania is currently the only state to restrict collective punishment in classrooms, and there are now calls for other states and territories follow
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Is initial teacher education up to scratch?
Australian teachers are underprepared for the classroom compared to those in other countries, according to a recent global survey
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How students can become literacy leaders
An online literacy program is improving students’ writing skills by allowing them to create and author original handwritten and self-illustrated books
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What is the point of education?
Education needs to focus on developing the personhood of children, as well as their capability to engage as citizens, writes one expert
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Schools to benefit from new research
The Federal Government recently announced that students and families will benefit from world-leading research to improve education outcomes
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How private school staff can take their career to the next level
The Educator speaks to social sciences teacher Diana Webster about a professional development model helping her inspire her fellow colleagues