Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Young people are driving regional migration to a five-year high, new analysis suggests.
Eyes seen as diagnostic
Experts say the eyes can show distinct signals for both Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Secular school help coming
The Federal Government says it will allow schools to hire secular workers under its chaplaincy program.
Letter spells out safety crisis
Teachers at Tennant Creek High School in the Northern Territory have signed a letter stating they all feel unsafe at work.
WHO urges mental reform
The World Health Organization (WHO) says more than 1 billion people were living with a mental disorder before the COVID-19 pandemic, and urgent reform is needed.
Big spend on early education
The Victorian Government says it will spend almost a billion dollars a year overhauling early childhood education and care.
Blame flung in dole shift
The former Coalition government has been accused of mismanaging the accuracy of welfare payments.
SA sport grants questioned
The SA Government has denied allegations of pork-barrelling despite skipping a step in the provision of sports grants.
CoralWatch marks 20 years
Twenty years of citizen science appears to back up findings on coral bleaching.
Custom substance questioned
Experts are questioning whether the ethics of synthetic biology are fit for purpose.
Google denies computer conscience
A Google AI researcher says the company’s new chatbot is sentient, but Google has rushed to deny the claim.
Cyber immaturity revealed
An audit has found most Commonwealth agencies are failing to hit required cyber maturity levels.
Gaps open in severe shortage
A regional teacher shortage could increase disparity between students, experts warn.
Stone study shows early links
A study of prehistoric stone tools shows the interconnectedness of early humans.
State push to close school gap
The states are pushing the federal government to close a public school funding gap.
Stress study finds sporting chance
A sports science study finds mindfulness can improve athletes’ safety.
AFP seeks ethical images
The AFP is looking for a way to ethically source images after the Clearview AI controversy.