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School NewsWednesday, July 4, 2018
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$200million in school sporting grants up for grabs
Schools can apply for a share of $200million in federal government Sporting Schools grants.
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Suzy BarryWednesday, December 6, 2017
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Improvements in literacy, but no room for complacency
Australian year four students have shown marked improvement in reading literacy outcomes, according to a new international comparative study.
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School NewsTuesday, November 7, 2017
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Govt releases new method of SES score evaluation
The federal government has released the terms of reference for an independent inquiry into the data and methodology used to…
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School NewsMonday, July 17, 2017
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New Gonski review panel hamstrung by narrow brief: AEU
The Australian Education Union (AEU) has expressed serious concern about the federal government’s move to prevent the new panel reviewing…
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Linda GrahamTuesday, June 20, 2017
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Not all students with a disability need funding
The Australian Education Union’s (AEU) claim that over a quarter of a million students with a disability are not receiving…
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Education
Suzy BarryWednesday, June 14, 2017
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Ken Boston endorsement shows Gonski 2.0 should go ahead: Birmingham
Federal education minister, Simon Birmingham, says endorsement from “Dr Ken Boston, another member of the Gonski panel” indicates the funding…
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Michelle GrattanTuesday, May 30, 2017
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Turnbull should deliver Gonski schools plan faster: Grattan Institute
The Grattan Institute has recommended the delivery of the government’s proposed schools plan be accelerated, and a new body established…
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Suzy BarryTuesday, May 30, 2017
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One step closer for Gonski funding plan: Birmingham
The federal government’s schools funding plan has passed the House of Representatives despite opposition of all Labor members to the…
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Suzy BarryTuesday, May 23, 2017
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Gonski 2.0: bang for buck or “a shambles”?
As education minister Simon Birmingham speaks of “fair, needs-based, sector-blind funding” and repeats his mantra; “no special deals”, Catholic schools…
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Michelle GrattanWednesday, May 10, 2017
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Catholics vow to go hard in schools fight with government
The battle between the Catholics and the government on the schools funding plan appears to be ramping up, with Catholic…
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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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