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A survey of Indigenous people found almost one quarter had not heard of STEM. But more than 80% saw a connection between science, technology, engineering, maths and Indigenous culture.
Next week, Australian schools will begin NAPLAN tests for students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Enrolling girls will not automatically make a boys school more inclusive. Schools need to look at things such as what is taught, extra-curricular activities and support for students.
The accord calls for meaningful steps to increase the numbers of Indigenous graduates and Indigenous leaders in higher education. In a post-referendum Australia, this is more important than ever.
The fund would be established with money from both the federal government and universities, until it was worth A$10 billion.
State and federal education ministers have agreed university offers should not be made to Year 12 students before September this year. Previously they have been made as early as March.
The push to increase enrolments to 1.8 million by 2050 comes at a time when classes are heading online. This makes it harder to foster a vital sense of belonging for students.
The Universities Accord final report makes recommendations that could significantly change what many Australian students pay for their higher education.
The Universities Accord final report proposes Australia adopts a ‘needs-based’ funding model. On top of base funding, there would be extra loadings to support equity students.
Equity has been front and centre of the Universities Accord. But it means more than just increasing ‘bums on seats’ in higher education.
The 400-page report is the first broad review of Australian higher education since 2008. It contains 47 recommendations covering ground from course fees, to funding and support for students.
Children are often allowed to freely explore their identities in early childhood services. But when they get to school, they are categorised as ‘boys’ or ‘girls’.
We tend to think when children are using screens, they are passive and sitting still. But they can move in response to what they watch. Or get inspiration for what to play next.
Researchers worked with Wakka Wakka Elders and local community members to co-design curriculum resources for local schools.
Multiplication facts typically describe the answers to multiplication sums up to 10x10. They are called “facts” as it is expected they can be easily and quickly recalled.
A new Grattan Institute report provides a plan to ensure at least 90% of Australian school students can read well.
In Australia, the average age of first period is about 13. But about 12% of children get their period between the ages of eight and eleven.
For the past year, a Senate inquiry has been looking at “increasing disruption in Australian school classrooms”.
The question of whether it’s a good idea to educate boys and girls separately has been debated in Australia for at least 160 years.
As a clinical psychologist specialising in twins, this is is one of the most frequent questions I am asked.
Bullying is not going away. The eSafety Commission recently revealed a 40% jump in cyberbullying reports.
This is a big year for Australian education. State and federal governments are working out a major agreement on schools reform and the question of funding looms large.
There have been disturbing reports of students making sexual moaning noises at teachers and other students. This includes students in both high school and primary school.
Many English teachers are thinking seriously about how gaming applies in their classrooms. But opinions are divided about how to approach it.