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Building a growth mindset in mathematics
Teachers really savour these moments – when a student's world expands as a result of the connections that teachers have helped them make.
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Unlocking the door to positive learning
Are we merely replicating the past in a different guise, or embracing a genuine "education revolution"?
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Developing personal growth
Empathy, emotional intelligence, a conscience – these are all things that are hard to measure, but an essential part of learning as our children grow into adulthood.
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Giving your child a sporting chance
When choosing the best school for your child, it is easy to fall into the trap of focusing purely on academic programs and results.
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Too much help with homework can hinder your child’s learning progress
Parents are often guilty of helping their child a bit too much with their homework. Sometimes the homework battle can be made that little bit easier if you just tell your child what to do, or simply do it for them.
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Boy speaks out against having his Elsa costume confiscated
A 13-year-old student who dressed up as Princess Elsa for his school's spirit day is speaking out in support of the LGBT community after the school's principal confiscated his costume.
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Students favour online technology in 'flipped' classroom models
As school kicks off for another year, an increasing number of teachers are ditching traditional teaching models for "flipped" classroom programs which favour online learning at home rather than school.
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Sydney schools evacuated after multiple bomb threats
A number of schools across Sydney have been evacuated after receiving bomb threats, police say.
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Parramatta's Arthur Phillip High goes high-rise in $100m plan
Parramatta's Arthur Phillip High School will be rebuilt in a 17-storey tower as the state government focuses on education infrastructure in denser urban settings.
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When your child doesn't care about their grades
How can I help my seventh-grader be more responsible about her schoolwork?
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14 facts about the class of 2021
The school year is approaching, and for many it marks their first year of high school. Click through the gallery above for facts about the future class of 2021.
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