Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
In an automated, robotic future, the common task of folding origami may no longer exist.
Funding change leaves less for some low-performers
Some authorities say that the new West Australian school funding model will do the opposite of what evidence suggests it should.
Aboriginal gaps must be leapt by all
Senator Nova Peris says all Australians need to push for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal people.
Cat and pigeon come together to make quantum moves
Two incredible breakthroughs have added to the dictionary of the smallest phenomena in the universe.
Self-love shown in single question
A new study has revealed an incredibly simple way to identify a narcissist – just ask them.
Academic backing after backflip on school funds
The WA Government will redirect $45 million from secondary to primary schools over five-years, as part of funding reforms unveiled this week.
Lobby in the business of building minds
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) says it is time to intervene and shape the future of Australian education.
Poor maths discounted, can bring learning debits
Some people are born with a clear deficiency when it comes to mathematics, but few know that poor arithmetic can actually be a learning disorder.
Secular schooling supported by better lines
Victoria has excommunicated religion from its schools, banning church groups from holding prayer meetings, handing out sacred texts or other on-campus expanding of the flock.
Fibre-optic eyes spy more space than ever
A new device is giving Australian researchers a 'Google street view' of galaxies.
Universal basics begin to show in atom-smashing
Data from proton-collision experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) may show a Higgs boson particle being tossed around like a ball between two other particles.
Robo-sports could take biggest world stage
Japan may be planning to bring sports of the future to the 2020 Olympics, with word that it will hold some robotic events.
Students storm toward lightning e-car
Australian students may have broken a 26-year-old world speed record to become the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres on a single battery charge.
Big pay just one factor in push to the bush
A new report says it will take more than financial inducement to get many professionals to ply their trade in rural areas.
Big spend won't buy teachers in WA
A million dollar ad campaign has not been enough to convince WA teachers that the state’s new school funding model is a good idea.
Old scores at risk in tertiary entrance changes
Queensland’s tertiary entrance score system is up for review, as an independent council looks for ways to improve the rankings.
Unhappy Catholics take education action
Rolling strikes for Catholic teachers started this week in New South Wales, with staff at schools across the state angry at attempt to erode their working conditions.
Welfare withheld to trounce truancy in more towns
The Federal Government has extended a program which suspends welfare payments for NT parents whose children fail to attend school.
Sites seen ahead of asset attack
The Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance has identified dozens of assets that could be sold, and promises the money will be re-invested.
BHP backs blitz on native species
Funding has been secured for more rounds of the Bush Blitz – a program that sends Australian scientists on lightning war against the mysteries of the outback.