Independent schools consult on mandatory vaccination

01 December, 2021

All non-government school employers are being called upon to follow consultation requirements following a mandatory vaccination directive.


Department fined over disabled student's death

30 November, 2021

The death of a seven-year-old student has led to a conviction and $200,000 fine for the Victorian Department of Education and Training.


Connecting STEM graduates with industry

29 November, 2021

Government-funded scholarships are helping ANSTO connect STEM graduates with industry to work on real-world challenges.


Can digital learning trump face-to-face education?

26 November, 2021

The pandemic has seen a marked shift in education, with lockdowns creating limited face-to-face interaction, and more reliance on digital learning.


Expanding rapid antigen testing rollout in schools

25 November, 2021

NSW schools will make use of rapid antigen home testing (RAHT) to minimise disruptions to learning in schools.


Overcoming STEM barriers for girls and women

25 November, 2021

The best strategies to increase the number of girls in STEM and IT education have been identified in a new report from Monash University.


Data profile tool to support student learning

23 November, 2021

Research that uses student data to create real-time assessments could be used to ensure that children are keeping up at school.


Tech partnership for education in Africa

22 November, 2021

A partnership has been formed between Epson and World Mobile (WM) to support education in Africa.


School STEM awards recognise high achievers

19 November, 2021

Four public schools have taken out top honours in the WA 2021 Governor’s School STEM Awards.


Updated K-2 syllabuses now digitally available

19 November, 2021

The NSW Government has digitally released new English and Maths syllabuses for younger students.


Facebook caught serving teens 'stalker ads'

17 November, 2021

According to Reset Australia, Facebook has not limited its use of surveillance advertising directed at teenagers.


Changes to COVID workers comp clause in schools

16 November, 2021

The NSW Government has proposed changes to the Workers Compensation Act 1987 relating to staff who catch COVID-19.


More STEM equipment provided for tech schools

15 November, 2021

Tech schools in Victoria will receive more government funding for equipment that will assist with STEM learning.


Free rapid antigen tests for Victorian schools

12 November, 2021

To reduce disruption caused by COVID-19, the Victorian Government is introducing free rapid antigen testing in schools.


Magic Glasses cartoon inspires COVID-safe schools

11 November, 2021

An educational cartoon is being developed by experts to help primary school children understand COVID-19 hygiene and social distancing.


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