New data shows more parents in Australia’s most populous state are choosing to delay when their children start school. Kelsie Tibben examines the latest research around the age-old school-readiness debate.
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Leading from the front at Barker College
Barker College principal Phillip Heath spoke at EduTECH this year on how to incorporate master planning within a school’s cultural milieu. Here, he shares his thoughts on leadership and how the school has evolved in his 10-year tenure.
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Funding for Tech Schools to fuel energy workforce
Tech Schools in Victoria can now apply for their share of the state government’s $10 million Tech Schools Clean Energy Equipment Fund (CEEF) which will help equip students for roles as data analysts, engineers, electricians, and technicians.
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Seven city and country schools partner up to improve student outcomes
Seven city and country schools are partnering to improve student outcomes as part of a $6.7 million federal government program.
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Connecting with kids who aren’t engaging in the curriculum
New research from University of South Australia has found popular games such as Angry Birds, Mario Kart, or Animal Crossing could distract kids from engaging in the curriculum, unless they have a teacher who is willing to bend the rules.
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‘Away for the day’ campaign paves the way for school mobile phone ban
A website and social media campaign has been launched in Queensland to help support families and students in the lead up to the 2024 school year when a statewide mobile phone ban is introduced and students will be required keep their mobile phones ‘away for the day’.
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