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 For Education Leaders
Transitions and Young People’s Mental Health: Opportunities for Personal Growth and the Importance of Social Support  Many of the current discussions around transitions emphasise the negative impact that these periods can have on young people’s mental health. Transitions into and throughout education can heighten risks to young people’s mental health during what is often described as a turbulent period in adolescent development. Yet, what if these experiences can also offer a chance for young people to flourish and opportunities for personal growth? What role does social support play in helping young people navigate such transitions? Read more Is Digital Literacy the New Foreign Language in Schools?  Learning a foreign language is a wonderful and beneficial part of a student’s education - enhancing literacy skills, developing critical thinking, problem-solving ability and improving concentration. As a key subject within the curriculum, it’s clear the education sector recognises the benefit of language studies. But as our modern world advances towards a more digital future, it’s worth considering how our curriculum might evolve. Read more What the 2023 Intergenerational Report Means for the Future of Education  Every educator and institution around Australia shares a common goal: to equip their students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in work and life beyond the classroom. As the world continues to rapidly evolve and students prepare to graduate into a vastly different workforce, the need to adapt our education system in line with the changing landscape has never been more important. Learning Differences, not Disabilities  We all learn in different ways and kids need to be taught that while they might see or perceive things differently they are not alone and it definitely isn’t a barrier to succeeding. NSW Teachers to be Country’s Best Paid  The NSW Teachers Federation’s Executive has reached an in-principle Heads of Agreement with the NSW Government to make beginning and top of scale teachers the nation’s best paid. From Bondi to the Premier League  Manchester City Football Club sees a huge talent pool in Australia, launching its first Manchester City Football Schools in New South Wales and taking the tally of Manchester City Football Schools locations across the country to five. 
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