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Tech giant launches traineeship program

A landmark traineeship program will combine a Certificate IV in Information Technology with paid work experience at some of Australia’s leading organisations

ATAR debate needs to shift, says expert

Australia should refocus its attention on the new teaching standard now in place at 13 universities, according to a leading education expert

Popular maths program raises $2.1m investment

The investment is aimed at changing the way maths is taught in Australian schools

‘Finish Strong’ should be your mantra

Whilst our reserves may be running low it is vital to remain focused and finish the year well, writes Happy School managing director, Steve Francis

Collaborative forums help early education teachers

Early education teachers can gain self-insight and improve their skills by reflecting together on their pedagogical practices, says new research

How one school built long-lasting change school-wide

Prescott College Southern has achieved a new level of student engagement by implementing the Seven Steps program

School science grants aim to boost students’ skills

Grants between $2,000 and $20,000 will soon help schools harness students’ practical skills, creativity and entrepreneurial thinking

Language teaching can help “red dirt” schools – study

Indigenous teachers who are fluent in local languages are essential for remote Indigenous education, according to new research

New figures reveal alarming spike in abuse allegations

More than 500 child protection complaints relating to children with a disability were received in the last year alone, according to Department of Education figures

Student health program takes big leap forward

An innovative program to forge positive food habits for life has expanded into Australian secondary schools