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Australia: There were only three year 12 students at Balmoral K-12 College this year, but they say having a small cohort had benefits like plenty of individualised attention. You can read more about this at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-12/tiny-year-12-cohort-balmoral-atar-release-day/104716072. Please be respectful to one another when discussing and…
Australia: Early childhood educators have long argued for childcare to be viewed as vital for children’s wellbeing, now the voters will decide at next year’s election, writes Conor Duffy. You can read more about this at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-12/childcare-activity-test-changes-/104711938. Please be respectful to one another when discussing…
Australia: A social media post has helped a small school in western Victoria find a science teacher. There are more than 1,000 vacant teaching positions across the state as the sector struggles to attract staff. You can read more about this at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-10/lake-bolac-principal-social-media-ad-teacher-shortage-victoria/104693518. Please be…
Australia: As the Queensland government debates laws to make the state safer, an Australian study spanning more than 20 years finds early preschool interventions can ensure children live a life without crime. You can read more about this at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-10/intervention-stops-children-from-becoming-juvenile-offenders-qld/104692558. Please be respectful to one…
Australia: The University of Melbourne will repay a total of $72 million to more than 25,000 underpaid staff after a decade of “unlawful” conduct, as part of an agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman. You can read more about this at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-09/university-of-melbourne-underpayment-fair-work-ombudsman/104701012. Please be respectful…
Australia: Raising a child with exceptional academic potential, perhaps destined solve the world’s most pressing problems, sounds like a breeze. But even those who are identified as “gifted” can struggle to find the right path through school. You can read more about this at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-08/gifted-children-who-cant-afford-to-succeed-/104689716.…