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In the News
Barnaby’s burqa ban in schools a ‘dog whistle’
One Nation’s Barnaby Joyce has told a Sydney radio station that his party will ban students wearing burqas and full- face coverings in Australian schools, despite no evidence that children are wearing them.
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Health and Wellbeing
Teacher happiness linked to student success
Our research found that when teacher wellbeing was high, student outcomes in terms of exams results and motivation to learn were good, while when teacher illbeing was high, student outcomes were poor.
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In The Classroom
10,000 girls talk about careers in STEM
According to its impact report, in 2025, the organisation partnered with 83 schools and put 3,398 girls in touch with an advisor.
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Funding
$1.5m to strengthen teacher training
Expert panel recommendations have been taken on to introduce new ITE funding that will match the money for the growth…
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Health and Wellbeing
When is a social media ban not a ban?
As most teenagers continue accessing social media despite Australia’s under-16 ban, experts argue stronger platform accountability must be paired with consent and respectful relationships education to reduce harmful content and prevent sexual violence.
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In The Classroom
Why curriculum reform is harder than it looks
Recent calls to reform the school curriculum have reignited questions about teacher autonomy, educational priorities and whether curriculum documents alone can improve student learning outcomes across Australian classrooms.
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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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