State Schools’ Relief has received a $2 million government funding package to provide immediate support to Victorian students affected by the recent bushfires.
Holocaust education to address racism and prejudice
From 2020, all Year 9 and 10 students in Victorian government schools will learn about the Holocaust in a bid to tackle rising anti-Semitism, racism and prejudice in schools and the wider community.
2019 NAPLAN National Report released
The 2019 NAPLAN National Report, released 25 February 2020, shows a variety of gains at the primary level, though there is still room for improvement in the secondary years.
How positive maths teachers benefit students
A recent Monash University study has found that positive and confident primary maths teachers embrace student struggle in the classroom, prioritising inquiry-based and student-centred teaching approaches, which ultimately benefits students.
Improved literacy and numeracy for Indigenous students
Under a program created and funded by the Association of Independent Schools NSW (AISNSW), an independent evaluation has found that Indigenous students involved have achieved improved levels of literacy and numeracy.
State Library Victoria supports primary schools in need
The State Library Victoria is providing primary schools in need with free transport and access to its dedicated, tailor-made schools’ program, aiming to address Australia’s falling literacy rates by fostering a love of reading from a young age.