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Govt may link school attendance to welfare
Should welfare payments be dependent on school attendance? A Federal Government Minister says the idea has merit.
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School starting age to be debated in parliament
A range of reforms, including a lowering of school starting ages, are set to be debated in one state’s parliament.
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Gamification - a win for student engagement
In today’s digital world, students are developing a different blend of cognitive skills. The Educator looks at how gamification is boosting them.
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New app deters cyber abuse in schools
A new anti-cyberbullying resource is mitigating risks for schools while giving students fast and anonymous help at their fingertips.
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Maths engagement hits record low
The number of HSC students studying maths has plummeted to its lowest level in 50 years, figures show.
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Govt unveils new grants for schools
Schools across the country can now apply for grants under a new digital literacy program unveiled by the Federal Government.
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Wanted: Education’s most influential leaders and innovators
The Educator’s second annual Hot List will shine a spotlight on the most influential figures of the year in Australian education.
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Global report questions impact of school funding
A new global education report says there is no simple relationship between school funding and student outcomes.
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Parents pay price for overcrowded schools
Parents at a Melbourne school claim they are being shut out of after school care as part of a ‘sneaky new tactic’ to reduce high enrolments.
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Opinion: A compelling toolkit for the modern principal
The digital world can be invaluable help for principals, says Roberto Omozusi, director of Principal Creative Communications.