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The Conversation1 week ago
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Who decides what Australian students are taught in schools?
Jessica Holloway from ACU asks what is the curriculum, and who decides what Australian students are taught
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The Conversation3 weeks ago
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4 key changes you may have missed in the new school funding agreement
Rachel Wilson, University of Technology Sydney & Sofia Kesidou, University of Sydney look at the fine print in the new…
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The Conversation4 weeks ago
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We spoke to kids after the Lismore floods. To recover, they told us they need support, time and hugs
Researchers from Southern Cross University explain what children might need to recover in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
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The ConversationTuesday, March 4, 2025
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NSW has finally struck a school funding deal
What does this mean for students? Stewart Riddle from University of Southern Queensland explains.
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The ConversationTuesday, February 25, 2025
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Boys not only perform better in maths, they are also more confident about the subject than girls
There is a persistent gender gap in maths confidence and achievement, says Sarah Buckley from Australian Council for Educational Research
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The ConversationWednesday, February 12, 2025
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More Australian families are choosing private schools – we need to understand why
Why are more families choosing an independent or Catholic school, when they could send their children to a free public…
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The ConversationMonday, December 16, 2024
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‘I was scared’: many student teachers had bad maths experiences at school. Here’s how they can do better
New research highlights how negative emotions towards maths can be an issue for those studying to become teachers.
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The ConversationTuesday, December 10, 2024
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Year 4 students just achieved their best ever results in a major maths and science test
Results for Year 8 students, who also did this year's TIMSS, held steady
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Education
The ConversationWednesday, October 23, 2024
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What makes Chinese students so successful by international standards?
Academics Peter Yonggi Gu and Stephen Dobson argue that the world could learn something from the Chinese education system
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The ConversationTuesday, October 8, 2024
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‘I don’t believe I would have gotten into university’
Sally Patfield from University of Newcastle discusses how early entry schemes help Year 12 students experiencing disadvantage
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Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous in modern life. Since ChatGPT first entered the mainstream in late 2022, teachers and school leaders have been embracing new ways to integrate AI and technology into the classroom.
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The 3 most pressing HR challenges for educators in 2025

It’s no secret that Australian schools face increasing pressure and HR challenges to deliver high quality learning while simultaneously juggling skill shortages, evolving government policies, and workforce wellbeing issues.
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100% Australian Made Indoor Sports Flooring

With Australia’s weather becoming increasingly volatile and unpredictable, having a safe, multi-purpose indoor gym is becoming an increasingly valuable resource for schools.
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Humanforce helps to reduce staff turnover for Story House Early Learning

Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has successfully partnered with Story House Early Learning to elevate their visibility and efficiency of its operations, when it comes to people and workforce management.
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