Oscar Wilde’s giant new opera
A young writer partnering with a young composer, both Victorians, have created a hit with their adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant.
Apprenticeships need to beat parent stigma
When asked what they needed to get more youth and disadvantaged jobseekers into apprenticeships most business leaders said that overcoming parents' stigmas towards apprenticeships was critical.
Barbara Murray wins two publishing awards
Barbara Murray, author of the new four-book set Sound Stories which helps children learn to speak, read and spell, has won two awards at the Educational Publishing Awards Australia (EPAA).
Majority embarrassed by online posts
It comes under the heading of seemed a good idea at the time; a majority of Australians have been embarrassed by what they have posted online.
Students get a taste of early childhood education at TAFE NSW
Students from Camden High School received a grounding in early childhood education and career opportunities at TAFE NSW Campbelltown. There will be demand for 36,000 child care workers by 2022.
Regional students’ tech solutions for real life problems
The regions obviously do tech well with four teams of high school students from rural Australia taking part in a three-day challenge to design and present tech solutions to real-world problems facing their communities.
Key education event posts 10% visitor growth
Registration numbers at the National Education Summit were up 10% on last year, with strong attendance across The Education Show and break out events.
Immigrant parents can push kids in the wrong direction
Immigrant parents want the best for their children like everyone else but cultural and aspirational factors can lead them to push their kids too hard and often in directions that they can’t cope with.
