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Teacher Workload in Australia now amongst the highest in the OECD Teachers continue to be put under pressure with the number of hours worked in Australia now ranking among the highest in the world.
Next-gen talent quiz Australia’s leading thinkers on the role of technology in tomorrow’s world How can we better humanise technology? That’s the question 150 students and teachers in New South Wales tackled as part of the Department of Education’s annual Game Changer Challenge.
Boys need support for positive body image It is vital that teachers and school leaders understand that body image and eating disorders are developing and increasing in those who identify as boys and men.
$2M to protect homeless teen mums yourtown has announced a massive capital works investment of  approx $2 million to further develop infrastructure at San Miguel Family Centre to house vulnerable young mothers, their infants and children. .
Right lighting can boost student concentration, wellbeing The right lighting solution and good lighting design is essential to create a quality learning environment which increases attention spans, improves student mood, regulates alertness, well-being, performance and health
We are here to stay: Catholic Education High profile closures of Catholic schools have raised questions about their wider viability but Catholic Education says it isn’t going anywhere.
Adina Watches’ bespoke service for schools The gift of a watch is a great way to mark a graduation and Queensland based Adina Watches have launched a bespoke service for Australian schools creating limited edition timepieces.
Kids Helpline sees leap in sexting concerns Kids Helpline’s site is fielding huge numbers of hits around sexting. For the first six months of this year, Kids Helpline’s teens and young adults tip sheets on sexting received over 40,000 page views.
Higher education trumps social inequity, but it takes time A degree evens the playing field but it does take time for the paths of the disadvantaged and the better off to converge, about eight years.
Photography makes for a Big Fat Smile Big Fat Smile is a community-owned, industry leading provider of child education, care, recreation, cultural and inclusion services based in Wollongong and their photography program has been a hit.
International Baccalaureate drops student examination registration fee The International Baccalaureate (IB) has announced that it is eliminating the $172 / £138 candidate registration fee that students traditionally pay, reducing financial barriers for students and schools.
Education and payment partnership streamlines debits Australasian payments processor Debitsuccess and education management system maker Meshed Group have announced a partnership that looks to deliver efficient direct debit payment plans for students.