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Public vs private report overlooks ‘complexity’ of schooling
Don’t write off private schools because of a “narrow measure” says a leading voice in private education.
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The benefits of private schooling in a “shrinking global environment”
Despite negative headlines, there is a vast array of significant benefits to a private education, says Ron Gorman, director of the Association of Independent Schools WA (AISWA).
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How gamification is changing the face of learning
Gamification is making the learning experience more fun and engaging for students, says Instructure’s Melissa Loble.
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The cutting-edge 'DNA' of a top school
It began as a task to improve in-school communication, but what emerged has taken on a life of its own.
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The benefits of coaching in the classroom
“Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximise performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them”, said coaching guru, Sir John Whitmore.
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Teacher slams student to ground, puts him in choke-hold
We've all heard of teachers breaking up schoolyard fights, but it’s not often you see a teacher render a student unconscious using a choke-hold.
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What do your students wish you knew about them?
A primary school teacher’s simple idea to learn more about her students has now gone viral on social media.
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Bullying forcing students out of school
Students with disabilities are being forced into homeschooling because of bullying, an advocate group says.
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Schools will close without Gonski money
Many schools could be forced to close unless urgently needed Gonski funds are delivered, warns the national body for Catholic schools.
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The blurring line between promoting student health and ‘body shaming’
The means by which healthier lifestyles are presented to children can sometimes lead to more harm than good, as school leaders are discovering.
