Education
Sydney school under investigation for locking child with autism in ‘sensory room’
An autism awareness advocate is calling on schools across the country to ensure they properly treat children with a...
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Inspired by Tom’s story — and his music — strangers pledge guitars to help share the ‘gift of music’
A Canberra student's inspiring connection with classical guitar has seen him and his music teacher inundated with offers of...
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Embedding literacy coaches ‘absolute gold’ for one Tasmanian primary school
A primary school in Hobart's northern suburbs has dramatically improved its students' literacy by blending innovative ways of teaching...
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Two-thirds of secondary schools have pupils self-isolating for Covid
Unions say the current situation in schools is ‘unsustainable’ (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty)Nearly two in three secondary schools in England...
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Coronavirus has cost jobs — but there’s a silver lining for those looking to change careers
Food has been a mainstay in Jessica Nguyen's life, but she never thought it would be her career.Key points:Australians...
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Threatening emails sent to more than 20 Sydney high schools, HSC exams thrown into turmoil
Police have launched an investigation into the origins of threatening emails, which disrupted more than 20 Sydney high schools...
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From Anzac biscuits to ARIA nominations: How Canberra music teacher CJ Shaw inspires his students
For a lot of Australians, the annual ARIA Music Awards stoke memories of Delta Goodrem, Silverchair and passionate Tina...
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For thousands of migrant Australians, dealing with a Queensland election can be a ‘bewildering’ experience
On prior election days, Cambodian migrant Phay developed a habit of taking the first how-to-vote card handed to her...
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New research reveals the hidden danger of sweltering heat at Western Sydney schools
Updated October 19, 2020 05:21:19 Photo: Cindy Brown says her daughter Evie regularly leaves school "sweated through and flushed"....
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The ACT Labor Government spent more on education and health, less on law and order over the last term
Updated October 14, 2020 06:31:46 Photo: Andrew Barr, celebrating his 2016 election win, outlined his plans for the next...
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