Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
A $10,000 grant has given disabled students in Darwin a new window on the world, and new opportunities to learn.
Punishment over praise if goal is to behave
When modifying behaviour, researchers have investigated whether the carrot or the stick is a better tool.
Teacher taping students case deemed "harsh"
The Fair Work Commission has found that the sacking of teacher who sticky-taped troublesome students to their chairs was “harsh”.
School money welcomed while watchdog listens
Victoria’s new Labor government has unveiled its first budget, spending big on schools and trains, but scandals in the education sector raise questions over how the money will be spent.
Teachers' 12 per cent tabled in ACT
Canberra teachers could be awarded a 12 per cent four year pay rise and 20 hours less work per year, with a new deal now on the table.
Humanities head-hunted in art of business
An Australian academic says businesses still prize humanities graduates when looking for new employees, even when their studies have nothing to do with the job.
$200m to overhaul apprenticeships
The Federal Government says a new $200 million annual investment will improve the state of Australia’s apprenticeship system.
New rules leave vital artifacts unguarded
West Australia’s Aboriginal heritage laws are under fire after one of the world’s oldest and largest collections of rock art was deregistered as a ‘sacred site’.
Reading/writing struggles separated
Research shows there are physical differences in the brain between people with reading and writing disabilities.
Uni agents under fire
The Productivity Commission says the practice of universities using international agents to draw in foreign students is a threat to the Australian system.
Councils call to end traumatic detention
Many Australian local government areas are calling out to be allowed to re-house refugees and asylum seekers in their towns.
CSIRO strike starts as pay talks stagnate
Scientists and other staff at the CSIRO are launching industrial action today over management's refusal to budge from the federal government's “hostile” bargaining policy.
Federal funding for key Indigenous efforts
The Federal Government has unveiled more than $10 million worth of new funding to help preserve Indigenous culture and keep Indigenous kids in school.
Lagging staff sought in Adelaide sweep
The University of Adelaide has issued a warning to underperformers as it embarks on efforts to boost its reputations.
Graphene holograms for future screens
Australian engineers have created a full-colour 3D display, which appears to pop off the screen – basically, a hologram.
Assistants slashed over original figures
The WA Education Minister Peter Collier says the state has 465 education assistants that are surplus to requirements.
Captain's call behind faux-science post
The University of Western Australia’s latest posting has caused some serious stirrings.
Landmark indigenous deal brings action to ACT
The ACT Government has signed an agreement to boost health and education services for Indigenous Australians.
Nit-picking sees kids sub off sport
A new study says nit-picking parents could be driving their kids away from sport.
Students raise fees for wellness
University students have voted to increase their own fees in order to boost mental health and wellness services.