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Aussie actors launch free literacy program for schools Some of Australia’s famous faces are volunteering their time to read to children. The Equity Foundation has launched a free program in schools called Storyville that harnesses the talent of performers.

Pasi Sahlberg workshops – Facts and myths about Finland's schools Finland’s consistent performance in international student assessments has caused much curiosity in recent years. Educators around the world are exploring what Finland does well and how they remain at the top.

Pills are not the answer Everyone is impacted in some way with the results of a serious medical trend happening throughout the Western world: the ever-growing prescription of drugs to both children and adults for depression and variations of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). I join many others in believing that a significant cause of this epidemic is the way many adults view time. 

Open day tips for students and families Open Days are a good way to find out everything students need to know about courses, careers, applications and more. ACU has prepared tips to help school leavers get the most out of an Open Day.

Drug education in schools to be introduced if Libs win South Australia election SA Opposition Leader Steven Marshall has announced that, if elected in March 2018, a Liberal Government will introduce healthy living and substance abuse prevention programs to all school children.

UNSW researchers win NSW Young Tall Poppies 2017 Science Awards Five young UNSW researchers will spend a year sharing their knowledge with school students, teachers and the broader community after winning NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.

NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarship winners Twenty-one of NSW’s best teachers have been rewarded for their commitment to quality education with a 2017 Premier’s Teacher Scholarship, . The 2017 program awarded the scholarships across 17 program areas. 

Aboriginal educator awarded inaugural King's College Fellowship One of Australia’s most prominent Aboriginal educators, UniSA Prof Lester- Irabinna Rigney, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship through a new collaboration between the University of South Australia and King’s College London.

Positive Parenting program to continue in QLD Families will continue to have access to an international parenting program developed at The University of Queensland, after renewed investment in state government funding.

Drone flying lessons for QLD students during National Science Week Year 5 and 6 students from 33 QLD schools have received training and experience in flying drones during National Science Week. The Drone Experience included a presentation on real-world applications and a hands-on flying challenge.

TAS Gov backflips on lowering school starting age The Tasmanian Government has backflipped on its proposal to lower the school starting age to 4.5 years and instead will provide an extra year of pre-school for vulnerable or disadvantaged children.  

NT 2017 school survey Students, families and staff of Northern Territory schools are invited to participate in the 2017 School Survey, to provide feedback on what schools are doing well and where they can improve.