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Australian Year 4 literacy levels

Year 4 students hold their ground in international literacy assessment

An international study implemented nationally by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has found that Australian Year 4 students’ literacy levels have remained steady during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results from the study also showed a decline in Australian teachers’ job satisfaction.
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Catholic Education Australia

Shedding light on Catholic education in Australia

Catholic education in Australia has faced significant challenges in recent years, with shifting attitudes towards traditional faith-based practices in schools and increasing pressure from governing bodies and policy makers. This has lead to a strong movement by Catholic educators to set clear priorities for faith-based education and fortify the values that underpin religious schooling.
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APPA

APPA: It takes a village

Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) President, Malcolm Elliott, discusses reforms to policy for the Australian education system at state and national levels and the APPA’s response to the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan and the National School Reform Agreement.
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My School website update

School choice is more than a numbers game

The ACARA My School website has been updated for 2023 with new profile information on schools and the latest school-level NAPLAN data. The My School site is intended to support national transparency and accountability of Australia’s schools. Read More
edutech digital literacy primary students

Research shows edutech resources can improve literacy

Educators are turning to alternative online methods of teaching to support the delivery of literacy, building foundations in primary school years and beyond. Despite a report from the OECD estimating a learning loss for children impacted by lockdowns, Victorian educators proved resilient and embraced digital learning. Read More

Watch your students Bloum

Progressive educators around Australia are keen to understand student progress in the wider context, including wellbeing and overall growth, not just raw assessment results. Bloum is an award-winning growth platform that helps schools, teachers and students track student learning journeys base on individual progress. Read More
Five principles for action

Five principles for action

The Australian Primary Principals Association’s submission to the productivity commissions review of the national school reform agreement (NSRA) was aimed at supporting the NSRA as a tool for reform. This comes at a time when there are pressing teacher shortages and reports of a rapidly diminishing pool of school leadership aspirants. Malcolm Elliott, President of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA), outlines an approach for action. Read More
Building digital intelligence in the middle years with Digital Licence+

Building digital intelligence in the middle years with Digital Licence+

A ground-breaking educational program for Australian students to build digital skills and competencies has been launched by national children’s not-for-profit, The Alannah & Madeline Foundation, in partnership with international digital intelligence think tank, The DQ Institute, and supported by global technology leader, Accenture Australia.
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Leading by example

Westminster School Principal Simon Shepherd speaks to Education Matters about how its graduates are ultimately not remembered for their ATAR or qualifications, but rather for the positive way they interact with others and contribute to society.
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Providing a holistic education for life

Peter Houlihan, Principal of De La Salle College, speaks to Education Matters about the nature of its student – teacher relationships and how the personalised knowledge of the students is central.
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Sheldon College

Evolving for the future

Dr Lyn Bishop OAM, Principal of Sheldon College talks to Education Matters about how the College continues to evolve, the importance of leadership, and building quality relationships.
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Improving a generational decline in writing skills

Australian students’ declining achievement in National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), as well as in international testing, has revealed that writing skills are below the 2011 average with one in five failing to meet the national minimum standard.
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