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In The Classroom
Return to paper tests for NAPLAN
Education ministers from around the country have agreed to return NAPLAN to a pen and paper test from 2028, as NSW pushed for the change amid discussions about “digital detoxing” in school.
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Policy & Reform
Tasmania sets 2030 education goals
Tasmania has launched a new education strategy bringing workforce development, literacy and numeracy, school collaboration and student pathways under a single reform framework designed to guide the state’s education system through to 2030.
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In the News
Jasper Jones author Craig Silvey sentenced
Disgraced author Craig Silvey engaged in “repulsive” sexualised conversations, a court has been told. The writer, who penned award-winning young adult and children’s novels, has been sentenced for possessing and distributing child exploitation material.
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In The Classroom
Celebrating teachers’ impact
One in three Australians say their choice of career was influenced by one of their teachers, according to new research…
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Funding
Victorian schools get $350k creativity boost
Fifteen Victorian schools will partner with artists and cultural organisations through a $350,000 funding round, delivering projects ranging from Indigenous cultural education and community murals to creative writing, music and digital art.
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Funding
Public schools face long funding wait
The signing of Victoria’s deal completes the national picture for Gonski-based school funding, although several states will not reach the benchmark until 2034 and concerns remain about equity and implementation.
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School Management
WA bans smart glasses in schools
The WA department of education has issued an edict to all WA public schools that students, staff, parents, carers and school visitors can no longer use smart glasses on school grounds.
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In The Classroom
Behaviour study survey design questioned
The latest Centre for Independent Studies report on student behaviour in Australian classrooms has drawn criticism from senior lecturer Sally Larsen over the design of the survey it’s based on.
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