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‘It’s like a giant book club’: how schools are getting children excited about reading again

In the National Year of Reading, teachers say a culture of enthusiasm, from dress-up days, story time and book clubs, can reverse a national decline

The Guardian - UK

Canberra after-school provider investigated after 'serious' allegations

Parents claim child-on-child sexual abuse of their daughter.

The Canberra Times

School rules and routines are back, but this isn't old-fashioned discipline

Australia has some of the most chaotic classrooms in the world.

The Canberra Times

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Company that supplied mulch found to contain asbestos mounts legal challenge against NSW ban

Exclusive: Greenlife Resource Recovery fights environment watchdog order to stop selling mulch amid asbestos investigation

The Guardian - AU

'People are excited': data-driven ACT school makes great leap in NAPLAN

The latest NAPLAN data is live on the My School website.

The Canberra Times

Berry won't give ideas on how to close education equity gaps

Education Minister Yvette Berry said she was listening to students at the halfway point of a 10-year strategy.

The Canberra Times

Focus on evidence-backed teaching methods needed: literacy centre

Professor says a sense of urgency to improve literacy is missing in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

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New Calwell preschool to encourage children to take risks

The new Catholic preschool will offer early pick up and late drop off.

The Canberra Times

Catholic schools fear future takeover after Calvary acquisition

Catholic Education director concerned Calvary Hospital sets precedent.

The Canberra Times

Virtual learning makes small schools big

Five year 11 subjects will be on offer virtually this year: biology, business studies, economics, maths specialist and Italian continuing.

The Canberra Times

School tries $20k bonus to plug vacancies as teacher shortage continues

The teacher shortage is carrying on into the new school year.

The Canberra Times

'We destroy lives': Pearson urges schools to use explicit instruction over inquiry

The scholar and activist has praised the Canberra Goulburn archdiocese's Catalyst program as a beacon for the country.

The Canberra Times

Catholic schools asked to limit excursions, extracurricular activities due to COVID risk

The director of Catholic Education said he "wouldn't expect additional activities to be booked" due to the risk of the latest COVID wave.

The Canberra Times

The education revolution taking place in Canberra schools

Catholic educators are moving towards explicit, direct instruction over inquiry-based learning - and the early results are very promising.

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Burnt out public and Catholic school teachers go on strike

Teachers from Catholic and public schools will be walking off the job together as they demand workload reduction measures and a pay rise.

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Taking a principled stand for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Canberra school principals will be joining other community leaders sleeping rough on Thursday night in the 2022 Vinnies CEO Sleepout

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Private schools review enrolment contracts after tribunal finds terms were 'unfair'

A decision from ACAT that Brindabella Christian College had unfair terms in its enrolment contract has prompted other private schools to seek legal advice.

The Canberra Times

Striking Catholic school teachers say low pay, burnout is driving people out

Head of Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn says there's no evidence of a great resignation in teaching as educators walk off the job.

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'A perfect storm': Catholic school teachers to strike over pay and workload

Catholic school staff want action on escalating workloads and uncompetitive salaries.

The Canberra Times

More schools expected to go to remote learning in Term 2 as winter looms

Students may have to learn online in Term 2 if COVID-19 cases spike.

ABC News

Many ACT parents 'grateful' face-to-face learning will return on schedule in Canberra schools

Like many Canberra parents, mother of two Gabrielle Connolly was thrilled to hear schools will be returning to face-to-face learning for the beginning of term one, as the ACT government introduces a host of measures to keep children safe.

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