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School attendance key to student outcomes – study

New research has revealed how Aboriginal students' preschool attendance in can improve their learning outcomes

'A trail-blazer in educational innovation'

The Educator looks at how an award-winning school has been using mixed reality technology to improve teaching and learning in its classrooms

Leading electrical company tackles child cancer

With many children around Australia affected by cancer – and the consequent disruption it can be to their lives, along with their studies – Legrand has helped raise $722,500 for My Room Children's Cancer Charity

Greater need for schools to identify gifted children – study

A new study has highlighted the need to identify young gifted children so that their needs may be better met by teachers and schools

New partnership helps principals slash red tape

One state’s education department is teaming up with a software provider to help more than 900 schools reduce workloads and improve student focus

Expert counters Catholic school fee claims

Catholic primary school parents can afford to pay more for fees, despite claims to the contrary, says an education expert

New project gives students' a healthier diet

A new research project helping parents and carers create healthier lunchboxes for children

'A unique learning environment'

At Snowy Mountains Grammar School, what happens outside the classroom is just as important as what goes on in it

Teacher registration gets a shot in the arm

A new report has outlined 17 recommendations to strengthen teacher registration across Australia

Schools getting too much money – think tank

Recent OECD data highlights the futility of more school spending, says an influential think tank