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Recent headlines . . .
Multi-million dollar school opens
ACT - Kingsford Smith School, a $45 million 'super school' in Holt, has opened its doors for the first time.
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Holidays over
VIC - Victorian state school students returned to school yesterday as temperatures soared.
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Teachers lack online skills to stop bullying: report
NATIONAL - A report by the Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies has found that teachers need to be brought up-to-date with internet communication so they can help to curb online bullying.
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Slow down around schools
ACT - ACT police are reminding motorists that the 40km per hour speed limit around school areas will be reinforced from today.
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Emergency meeting cancelled
QLD - The Concerned Carrara Residents Group has been told by Mayor Ron Clarke that he is 'too busy' to have an emergency meeting regarding plans for an Islamic school in Carrara.
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Computer bonus for high school teachers
NSW - The Computers in Schools program has been expanded in NSW. Public high school teachers will now also receive a wireless laptop computer.
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Not enough teachers
VIC - Australian Education Union President for Victoria, Mary Bluett, has said that there is a massive shortage of teachers in Victorian schools.
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Record payout
SA - The ‘Sunday Mail’ has reported that St Peter's College and its insurer have paid a record amount to a former student victim of sex abuse.
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Opinion . . .
Revolution disappoints
NATIONAL - Anna Patty says she is 'disappointed' by the progress made by the 'education revolution'.
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Good News . . .
Young gourmands
VIC - Students lunchboxes are being filled with more exotic and gourmet combinations than ever before.
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International . . .
US education system needs help: Murdoch
USA - In a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum, Rupert Murdoch has said that the new US President, Barack Obama, needs to find the 'strength' to improve the USA's education system.
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Daily anthem reinstated
CANADA - Students at Belleisle Elementary School will now hear the Canadian national anthem played daily, after a decision by the school district superintendent overruled principal Erik Millett's plans to eliminate the daily anthem.
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