Education
Army adopts Dreamtime spirit
The Australian national defence force have created a new regime called the Talugal program, to gain a better understanding of Aboriginal......
Alternative schools provide pathway for disengaged students
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Queensland, Griffith University and the Youth Affairs Network of Queensland......
Adam Goodes honoured with doctorate
Recently the University of Sydney awarded Adam Goodes with a doctorate of health sciences for his outstanding achievement in the......
National Literacy and Numeracy Tests for Year 1 Students
The proposal to have a national screening test for all year 1 students is being pushed by the Federal Government.......
Xenophon to have casting votes on university reform package
The government’s University reforms package is proving to be a polarising piece of legislation as it heads to the Senate......
Indigenous literacy day
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
How does choice affect student’s motivation to learn? According to one Western Australian teacher, it’s the key. The Wire spoke......
Senate reviews university funding
Proposed changes to university funding have been reviewed by the senate committee into higher education. The committee recommends going ahead......
NAPLAN results fuel debate
Slumping literacy standards in NAPLAN results have caused a fresh round of debate about Australia’s education system. South Australia was the......
The NDIS and Supporting Managed Change
With the National Disability Insurance Scheme rolling out, a balance must be struck between supporting stability, and encouraging risk-taking to......