Autistic students increasingly anxious in primary school – study
A world-first autism study has found high levels of anxiety in children as young as five years old with autism attending primary school
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National education summit to focus on literacy in the classroom
As we move further into the age of information, the term literacy has moved well beyond its old definition
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Experts respond to trial of phonics test
There are claims that the trial of a phonics test in South Australian schools revealed strong benefits and no drawbacks, but some experts disagree
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NAPLAN 'the worst test', says US expert
NAPLAN is not only 'absurd and 'bizarre' but ‘the worst of the international tests', says retired professor from MIT University
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Phonics test will ‘undermine professional judgment of teachers’
Teachers unions and literacy groups are warning state governments against signing up to a controversial phonics test for Year 1 students
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Award-winning school shares its recipe for STEM success
The Educator speaks to the principal of a school that has won multiple awards for STEM innovation and best practice
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Why students leave mainstream schools
A new report has highlighted the main factors that drive students to opt out of mainstream education in favour of ‘alternative schools’
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Master of Education Guide 2017
Is it time to take the next step in your career in education? If a move is on your mind, make sure you read on as The Educator presents its second annual guide to Master of Education programs.
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Schools have ‘dropped the ball’ on literacy – expert
A literacy expert says the Australian education system has ‘dropped the ball’ in teaching essential writing skills. How can principals respond?
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ERIN COWIE
Erin Cowie of Giant Steps (NSW and Vic) is one of The Educator's Rising Stars 2017.