Australia’s best science and maths students take on the world
Twenty-seven of Australia’s best students will represent Australia at the UNESCO International Science and Mathematical Olympiads, with girls breaking gender stereotypes and making up nearly half of the science teams.
Gonski 2.0 update
This week, the Australian Senate will vote on the new Gonski funding model. Education Minister Simon Birmingham has commented that he is "really hopeful" they will get the legislation through.
Children with food allergies more likely to be victims of bullying
Children and adolescents with food allergies are more likely to be a target of bullying than their peers without food allergies, a new review of research shows. More than 30 percent reported being bullied solely because of their food allergy.
A teacher aide for every Prep class in QLD
From 2018, over 100 additional full-time equivalent teacher aides will be allocated to ensure that all prep teachers in QLD state schools can be supported by a teacher aide.
Reading leaders encouraging kids to read
Throughout Australia there are teachers, librarians and support staff encouraging students to read more and enjoy reading. Scholastic and APPA have established the Scholastic Reading Leader award to recognise them.
Australia DFAT launches MIKTA education in emergencies challenge
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has launched the MIKTA education in emergencies challenge in an effort to identify approaches to tackle the challenges of education in international emergency situations.
Turning SA schools into community centres
The SA government aims to transform its schools into hubs that enhance community engagement through sharing its facilities for sport, health services, community college, cultural events and much more.
Year 1 phonics tests will only work if how phonics is taught is changed
The federal government’s plan to introduce literacy tests for all Australian pupils in Year 1 will only improve children’s reading skills if accompanied by a more systematic approach to the use of phonics, according to Adelaide educator Jenny Allen.
School drop–outs cost the community
A report by Mitchell Institute at Victoria University finds large numbers of young Australians are not succeeding in education and training, and it’s costing taxpayers billions of dollars each year.
Fairness and integrity stats in NSW HSC
The NSW Education Standards Authority has released the 2016 data for four programs that support the fairness and integrity of the NSW Higher School Certificate.
