Education
An ancient, little-known language brought to life by choir
When 700 children from NSW sang about cockatoos on Monday at the Opera House, they did so in a threatened Indigenous language from remote Cape York, QLD.
- by Julie Power
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Chief Scientist says obsession with ATAR is leading students astray
Australia’s chief scientist has attacked the national scoring system for university entry, arguing it discourages VCE students from taking on tougher subjects.
- by Adam Carey
Education
Emoji mojo: Flicking teacher a sad face can boost classroom confidence
At Loreto Mandeville Hall in Toorak, the senior students don’t have to raise their hand or speak up in class when they have a problem. They use emojis.
- by Adam Carey
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It's official: There is not enough play-based learning in WA classrooms, and children are suffering
We can do no less than demand excellence and equity in the provision of play-based learning at their schools on their behalf, early education expert warns.
- by Daile Cross
Education
Between chemo, Felicity, 16, designs 'game-changer' technology
Felicity is receiving treatment for a rare brain tumour but that hasn't stopped her and other Children's Hospital School students taking part in the NSW Education Department's technology challenge.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Education
It's our duty to help the next generation
Thai cave rescue hero Dr Craig Challen says we cannot afford to ignore the negative effects poverty is having on children’s education.
- by Dr Craig Challen
Education
'This will split siblings up': enrolment crackdown stokes fear
The new approach will give every principal a set student population based on the number of permanent buildings at their school, it has been revealed.
- by Tom Rabe
Education
Angel's HSC dance remembers a beautiful girl killed by a brutal regime
Angel Cerqueira's HSC dance composition will remember her aunt, who died at the hands of military officers in Brazil.
- by Jordan Baker
Education
Helping kids who refuse to go to school
School refusal is complex and often distressing, but one Melbourne program is helping young people return to school.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
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Education
Why school choice is good for families, but not for the system
A fair and consistent approach to enrolments makes policy sense, but parents will resent their loss of choice within a patchy school system.
- by Jordan Baker
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'Heavy-handed': Schools crack down on out-of-area enrolments
Every principal will be given a student population limit based on the number of permanent buildings at their school, and will not be given demountables if they exceed it due to out-of-area enrolments.
- by Jordan Baker