Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
New research shows that autistic children have excess synapses, the connections between neurons, which do not decline with age.
Big spend for little gain on private path
A new study says private school might not be so beneficial.
Mind/body interplay in kids' brain-boost
A new study shows physically fit kids have beefier brains than their less fit peers.
Schools need new lines for sex and sexuality
While sex-ed is commonplace in schools, sexuality education is almost totally lacking.
Two million for louder parents' voice in Tas
The Federal Government is paying $2.1 million to give Tasmanian school principals and parents groups more say.
Gaps closed by strong sense of self
Self-identity supported by positive role models can be a major boost for neglected Australians.
Parents' roles start before most plan
Australian researchers say people should be more aware of epigenetics, and the various ways that a parent’s experiences can filter down to their child.
Science sets perfect ground for little fish love-games
An incredibly rare Australian fish has been bred in captivity for the first time.
Locals drop Wikibomb for better recognition
Internet activists have fought back against an online gender imbalance.
Living split made early in minds of babes
Research suggests that before a child is one year old, they already understand important differences between living beings and inanimate objects.
Long pay talks bring strikes up North
Northern Territory teachers will strike next week as their stoush drags into its second year.
Rural schooling hurt by continued cuts
A conference this week saw the unique challenges of remote schooling come together.
Steinbeck inspires new feminist dimensions
A lively classroom debate has spawned a teen feminist movement aimed at shaking up the curriculum.
Apathetic vs. Disengaged in race away from majors
Not only are many Australians unhappy with the major political parties, their satisfaction with democracy itself has dropped too, a study shows.
Students stamp rice into shape of salvation
Small bricks of compressed rice husk could save Nepalese women and children hours of hard labour and improve their health.
Deep projections to let hive-minds speak
A new system will introduce collaborative, three-dimensional digital sketching to offices, classrooms studios and more.
Measles mounting attack on anti-vax backing
Hysteria, misinformation and vicious power of the internet are taking a toll on health.
Watchdog keeps guard for lonely hearts
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is cracking down on online dating scams, as people continue to be swindled out of their fortunes by romantic promises.
Deep debt takes toll on TAFEs
Five Victorian TAFEs face a "significant decline" in finances, as cuts begin to strip the important training provider.
First steps made harder by harsh state of jobs
An unexpected jump in the unemployment rate has brought a particularly hard hit to youth joblessness.