This story appeared in the May 2014 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.
The average age for a child to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in New Zealand is six-and-a-half, despite the fact that many will start showing signs of the disorder by their first birthday.
Charter Schools are set to be revived in next year, as the Government commits $153 million from Budget 2024 for up to 50 new or converted schools.
Anti-exclusion advocates have condemned Yarra Valley Grammar’s recent decision to expel two Year 11 students involved in a high-profile incident, but one academic’s proposed alternatives are ‘breathtakingly’ divorced from reality, a school leader ...
Independent Schools Australia (ISA) has warned that large numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students attending boarding schools are at risk of their schools closing, if tomorrow night’s Federal Budget does not secure ongoing funding.
Bullying and too much screen time are a major cause of mounting mental health issues among children, sparking alarm for parents already struggling with cost-of-living pressures.
The public education sector is united in urging the Federal Government to fairly fund public schools in tomorrow night’s Federal Budget.
The Western Australian Government has announced an additional $224.3 million investment to support public school students who have a diagnosed disability or other special learning needs.
Associate Education Minister David Seymour has revealed plans for a less “extravagant” school lunch model.
A new ITE partnership is aiming to bridge the gap between quality, up-to-date research and daily classroom practice – by helping to prepare teachers of the future through evidence-informed approaches.
Australian researchers have discovered how changes in antibody levels over time can predict which children are likely to outgrow their peanut allergy.