Students gain crucial life-saving skills
The Educator looks at why some education systems are increasing their investments into children’s swimming programs
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Developing students’ healthy eating habits
The Educator looks at what the experts say about the presence of junk food in school canteens, and how students can be enticed to healthier options
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Teachers ‘overworked and underappreciated’ – report
Excessive workloads and the focus on testing over learning continues to plague Australia’s teachers, who voiced their frustration in a new study
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How educators can start 2020 smoothly
Experts provide their advice on maximising outcomes, enjoyment and minimising stress at school
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How well-prepared parents can help students adjust in school
Parents have as much responsibility as teachers in ensuring that students are ready for learning
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How to get students off to a healthy start in 2020
While parents and schools struggle to keep kids healthy and physically active, a growing number of reports show that many children have a poor diet
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How schools can promote mental health and wellbeing
From finding time for physical activities to mental health literacy programs, there are a number of ways schools can boost student wellbeing
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Program enhances students’ food literacy
Despite a strong focus on STEM, food science and education has been lacking. One new initiative hopes to change that
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How machine learning can tackle contract cheating
The Educator speaks to Phillip Dawson, associate director at Deakin University to find out how machine learning is tackling contract cheating
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Experts examine digital tech’s effect on kids
The Federal Government is leading a $35m study to investigate the damaging effects of children’s smartphone usage