The new My School website has now been launched, with a renewed focus on how schools are performing in terms of student progress, as opposed to school versus school comparisons.
Using classroom technology to bolster maths engagement
Effective maths teachers are using technology to aid student engagement and promote new learning methods, according to new research from Western Sydney University.
Girls leadership program aims to develop future leaders
A girls leadership program by Cricket Victoria is working to help Year 7 and 8 students become positive role models by focussing on areas such as resilience, standing up for yourself as well as others, developing a can-do mindset and more.
New curriculum for students with a vision impairment
The first national curriculum for students with a vision impairment will soon be trialled in schools, as part of a plan to provide equitable access to education for children who are blind or have low vision.
Vision Australia launches STEM tool for blind children
Vision Australia has launched a hands-on educational STEM tool designed to teach skills in computer coding and programming to young students who are blind.
Is handwriting the key to improved literacy skills?
In an age where our lives are so technology-rich, a new study investigates the links between handwriting and other literacy skills in young children; highlighting that the (hand)written word should be the way of the future rather than a shift to paperless schools.