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The rise of Home Education and what it means for schools
The number of children being homeschooled is steadily on the rise, but what does this mean for schools?
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Teachers not helping “stuck” students set goals
Teachers are not doing enough to prevent rising student dissatisfaction with school, a recent survey shows.
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Threat of violence forces schools to beef up security
Security guards to be deployed in 'high risk' schools amid fears of racially fuelled violence
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Financial crisis: schools 'unable to provide' for extra students
Schools fear they cannot cope with rising enrolments under current funding levels.
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Change your classroom and watch students shine
Australian schools should heed the findings of a recent UK report showing how well-designed classrooms can improve student progress, experts say.
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Schools roll out financial literacy classes
Students are now being educated in consumer and financial literacy as part of a ground-breaking new program.
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Want to boost student performance? Redesign your classroom
A new UK study has shown that a well-designed classroom can boost student progress. Are there lessons here for Australian schools?
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Piccoli unveils major plan to revamp schools
The NSW Education Minister has announced an ambitious plan to upgrade the state’s schools.
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Far Out Friday: The schools with no rules
7-17 year olds smoking and swearing freely during class. Outside, a student on his dirt bike pops wheelies on the school lawn.
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Convicted paedophile teacher employed without checks
Knox Grammar School failed to conduct reference checks for a teacher who was later jailed for child abuses.
