Education
NAPLAN 2017: Results plateau
Wednesday, December 13 2017
Today saw the release of the full results of the 2017 NAPLAN testing. The results have showcased a continuation of......
Aboriginal staff cut in WA Education Department reshuffle
Thursday, December 7 2017
The long process of restructuring Western Australia’s education system under the (relatively) new Labor Government has seen Indigenous education roles......
Opie the Robot: Teacher’s Assistant of Tomorrow
Wednesday, November 22 2017
It is becoming harder and harder for indigenous communities to retain the cultural languages of their heritage rarely used anymore.......
Alternative schools provide pathway for disengaged students
Friday, October 13 2017
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Queensland, Griffith University and the Youth Affairs Network of Queensland......
Too much Chinese influence in Australian universities?
Tuesday, October 10 2017
The Secretary of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as Education Minister Simon Birmingham, have called for......
Study shows young people engaged, but unaware of the process
Friday, September 29 2017
A study by three academics at Monash University has discovered that while young people are interested in political issues, they......
National Literacy and Numeracy Tests for Year 1 Students
Monday, September 18 2017
The proposal to have a national screening test for all year 1 students is being pushed by the Federal Government.......
Indigenous cricketers put runs on the board
Thursday, September 14 2017
This week, Cricket Australia announced an extension of its partnership with the Clontarf Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation aimed at keeping young......
Indigenous literacy day
Wednesday, September 6 2017
Today marked the celebration of indigenous literacy day, and featured events around the country, highlighting works by indigenous authors and......
Hands-on teaching wins a WA teacher the Mentoring Girls in Maths Award
Thursday, August 31 2017
How does choice affect student’s motivation to learn? According to one Western Australian teacher, it’s the key. The Wire spoke......