Education not preparing students for job market: research

14 February, 2023

Only 37% of young Australians feel very prepared by their education for the job market, according to new research from Qualtrics.


NAPLAN report changes welcomed

14 February, 2023

Changes made to the way NAPLAN results are communicated to families have been welcomed by the Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO).


More funding needed for 'girl geeks' in STEM

13 February, 2023

According to Girl Geek Academy, more action needs to be taken to increase the number of women and girls in STEM.


Regional teachers to receive financial incentives

10 February, 2023

Teachers who move to regional and remote parts of NSW will receive a suite of financial incentives to assist them.


How children are recovering after pandemic lockdowns

08 February, 2023

A survey has revealed that children's screen time, emotional stability and socialisation remain of concern to parents in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns.


Register now for World Maths Day

08 February, 2023

Students around the globe will have the opportunity to participate in World Maths Day on 8 May 2023.


New admin roles rolled out in schools

07 February, 2023

As part of a plan to lighten the workload for teachers, 200 new administration roles have been created in NSW schools.


Partnership inspires STEM careers

06 February, 2023

Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB Australia) and Bentley Systems have announced a three-year partnership.


Teachers: embrace, don't ban ChatGPT, says expert

03 February, 2023

Teachers should take an active role in testing and using AI tools such as ChatGPT, according to a UniSA expert.


Boosting STEM activities through science grants

01 February, 2023

Grants of up to $20K are available in Queensland for projects and activities that increase participation in STEM.


Student Space Camp entries open

01 February, 2023

Entries are open to students aged 15–18 who are keen to attend the US-based Space Camp.


Is AI threatening the future of education?

31 January, 2023

A new book suggests that the rising use of AI by students has created a crisis threatening the integrity of education.


NSW must address 'collapsing' literacy and numeracy

31 January, 2023

Literacy and numeracy standards in NSW have experienced an "alarming deterioration", and will continue to fall unless the government acts.


Tackling problematic screen use by children

30 January, 2023

A proposal to tackle problematic screen and phone use by children has been announced by NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns.


Strict teachers outperformed: study

25 January, 2023

According to a study by the University of Essex and University of Reading, strict-sounding teachers are worse at inspiring students than their kind colleagues.


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