The Power of experiental learning

– Christopher Bradbury

History study tours provide students with authentic learning experiences that provide opportunities for cognitive, social and emotional development. Travel to overseas historical destinations has a profound impact on student learning in developing understanding of the content that is explored in the classroom. Travel is a force for good as it broadens our mind, develops cultural empathy and gives us a better understanding of the world. Read More

NSW Champion Girl Challenge –
10 schools in 10 weeks

The KYUP! Project is offering 10 fully funded half-day violence education workshops valued at $30,000 to NSW State Secondary Schools in Term 4. More than 10,000 students and young women have participated in the program since 2013.

The '10 schools in 10 weeks' initiative is designed to create a movement of awareness, life protection skills and “strong-hearted action” ahead of summer holidays when many teenagers feel especially exposed Read More

Not-in-School 15YOs distort Australian position on the PISA league table

A new Save our Schools (SOS) Brief demonstrates that there are significant differences in the proportion in school even among developed countries which influence test scores and rankings.

For example, the high ranking countries of Vietnam, four Chinese cities and provinces and the UK drop out of the top 20 countries when test scores are adjusted for the proportion of 15-year-olds not in school. Read More

Aussie actors launch free literacy program for schools

Some of Australia’s famous faces are volunteering their time to read to children across the country.

The Equity Foundation has launched a free program in schools called Storyville that harnesses the talent of performers to read to children in low-SES and CALD schools to help spark a curiosity and love of literature to last a lifetime Read More

New portal to create STEM stars

AMSI has welcomed this week’s launch of STARportal, a new online tool designed to facilitate student engagement with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

An Australian first, STARportal is a one-stop-shop for schools and families keen to find STEM events and education programs in their local area. Choose Maths Director and AMSI School’s Program Manager, Janine McIntosh sees the online tool as a powerful value-add to the existing Choose Maths tools. Read More

AITSL adds to school leadership resources collection

AITSL has added to its collection of materials to support the professional growth of current and aspiring school leaders and new principals. There is a three-step guide for principals: watch the video; read the guide; explore the resources. The Be inspired by great principals area features eight 3- 4-minute video presentations by school principals in which they describe their career paths, and how they go about leading their schools. Read More

Scholarships to help Indigenous students flourish in STEM economy

From 2021, there will be a total of eight undergraduates studying with the support of the program each year. Five million dollars has been set aside by the Origin Foundation – the philanthropic arm of Origin Energy - to fund the scholarships, which will be open to people from across the country, the value of each scholarship is $24,000. Read More

2018 Musica Viva In Schools celebrates cultural diversity

Musica Viva In Schools will present a 2018 program that spans the globe, harnessing proven educational benefits on its quest to bring live music to schools. From the rice fields of China to the sounds of Da Vinci’s Italy and the childhood games of the Torres Strait Islands.
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Pasi Sahlberg workshops – Facts and myths about Finland's schools

Pasi Sahlberg has hosted multiple delegations of educators in Finland seeking ideas and tools to apply to their home districts, and has determined real change can begin with four uncomplicated ideas. Focusing on leading learners his book Finnish Lessons considers topics like: Read More