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Uniform rules needed for school uniforms Allowing girls to wear shorts and trousers to school has been surprisingly controversial and some rigour around debate on the issue has been introduced with recent research on the topic.

Combine classroom academics with physical activity We don't get enough exercise, kids and adults alike, it’s to do with time, we all lead super busy lives, that and motivation, it’s far too easy to switch on the TV to watch others do the sport and dial Ubereats.

Talk-and-walk-a-thon for peer support Talk-And-Walk-A-Thon is a new nationwide initiative by Peer Support Australia where students put down their phones, connect with their peers face to face and get some exercise.

Phonics apps helping struggling kids A suite of apps used by over 25,000 Australian educators could be a winner for preschoolers with language difficulties.

Toolkit for classroom wellbeing Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders emerge early and can be prevented in part with a greater focus on mental wellbeing in the classroom.

Nominees for Telstra Aria Music Teacher of the Year Award Telstra, ARIA and The Song Room have announced the nominees for the 2019 Telstra ARIA Music Teacher of the Year Award.

Study tips for Year 11 and 12 Mathematics students Most students consider their final exams as the pinnacle of their education and the most important part of their future aspirations. While a good ATAR can mean that a student will get into the degree of their choice, it is not the only pathway.

The eight reasons you don’t have solar panels on the roof of your school You already know that Australia now has over two million solar panel installations. You know that they’re getting cheaper every year. And you know how proud you’d feel to present your students and teachers with a lovely solar array.

Is Australian youth suicide a crisis? The number of kids falling into despair is increasing, there is a marked increase in the number of youth suicides when compared to 10 years ago and by marked we mean it’s up by 70%.

Aussie Mum’s tech-tracking and safety company grows 600% and goes global  Australian tech startup, iStaySafe, have achieved a 600% increase in sales in recent years with the TicTocTrack tracking software and watch going global.

Victorian school students to raise $100,000 for children living in poverty  State Schools’ Relief to launch an ‘Every Student’ crowdfunding campaign to match dollar for dollar the funds raised by Victorian schools.

Expert panel says Brightpath meets a national need There are not many Edtech start-ups that could hope to be identified as meeting a national need, but that is what has happened for Brightpath.