Australian teachers doing great things are being encouraged to apply for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize, with a US $1million dollar award presented to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to education.
New Positive Education resource focuses on student wellbeing
The Institute of Positive Education at Geelong Grammar School has launched its new Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (PEEC). Centred on student wellbeing, it has been designed together with developmental psychologists in the field of positive psychology.
Western Australia STEM finalists revealed
Seven schools from Western Australia have been revealed as finalists for the state’s Governor’s School STEM Awards.
Girls in STEM Toolkit launches
Designed to encourage girls to study and pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), an innovative suite of resources called the Girls in STEM Toolkit has been developed by Education Services Australia (ESA).
AITSL report: Diversity the key to improved performance
A new evidence summary released by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) highlights the benefits of diversity in the school leadership workforce.
WA makes decision after NAPLAN technical issues
In Western Australia, students who had to re-sit NAPLAN will have their highest score reported, regardless of whether that was achieved in the first or second test.