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Recent headlines . . .
My School statistics accuracy in question
NATIONAL – Experts have said that
the way in which the My School website creates groups of
statistically similar schools may be flawed.
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World class school for Wynnum West
QLD – Education Minister Geoff Wilson
has described the new Bayside State College at Wynnum West
as a facility that provides a ‘21st Century education’.
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Stimulus plan not meeting schedule
NATIONAL – A report from the Commonwealth
coordinator-general has indicated that the Rudd Government’s
school stimulus package for schools is behind schedule.
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newspaper report
Senator calls for international education
position
NATIONAL – Greens senator Sarah
Hanson-Young has proposed that the Federal Government should
appoint a parliamentary secretary for international education.
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newspaper report
Parents criticise compulsory religious studies
WA – Some Western Australian parents
are upset with a decision that will make it mandatory for
all year 12 students to sit a Tertiary Entrance Exam religion
subject.
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newspaper report
Social networking warning
NSW – A revised code of conduct
warns NSW teachers that they must not invite students into
their personal online, social network if it contains personal
information or inappropriate images or comments.
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Changes may harm higher education aspirations:
parents group
QLD – The Isolated Children's Parents'
Association is concerned that recommended changes to the
state’s education system may lead to fewer rural students
completing high school or university.
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Opinion . . .
My School’s a success: newspaper
NATIONAL – This article gives Julia
Gillard ‘top marks’ for her role in the launch
of the My Schools website.
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Unions, My School and Gillard
NATIONAL – This opinion piece in
‘The Australian’ by Janet Albrechtsen supports
Julia Gillard for her role in education reform and the My
School website.
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Don’t judge schools purely by NAPLAN
tests: headmaster
NATIONAL – Dr John Collier, headmaster
of St Andrew's Cathedral School, and chairman of the NSW/ACT
(Independent Sector) Academic Committee, writes that NAPLAN
scores are a useful evaluation tool for schools, but are
not broad enough to judge a school by.
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Good news . . .
Explaining the education tax refund
NATIONAL - This article explains in a
simple manner how to claim the education tax refund.
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International
Salary ruling costs school boards millions
CANADA – A salary increase for Alberta
teachers will cost Calgary school boards $8.4 million, after
a ruling found teachers were owed retrospective pay.
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Revealing study in abstinence education
USA – ‘The Archives of Paediatrics
and Adolescent Medicine’ has reported that abstinence-only
education does help prevent teen pregnancy.
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Lawmakers work to protect students from
bullying
USA – The suicide of 15-year-old
student, Phoebe Prince, who was allegedly harassed by classmates
at school and online, has sparked state lawmakers to urgently
create a bill to help protect students against school bullying.
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newspaper report
ACEL Noticeboard
Douglas Reeves 2010 - Travelling Scholar
Dr Reeves has previously addressed the Australia
Council of Educational Leaders (ACEL) in October 2008 and
has worked with educational leaders in Sydney, Melbourne,
Canberra, and Adelaide in 2009. In this Traveling Scholar
Program, he will bring entirely new material to participants.
Dr Douglas Reeves is the founder of The Leadership and Learning
Center. He has worked with education, business, nonprofit,
and government organizations throughout the world. The author
of more than 20 books and many articles on leadership and
organizational effectiveness, he has twice been named
to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series.
Dr Reeves was named the Brock International Laureate for
his contributions to educati on. He also received the Distinguished
Service Award from the National Association of Secondary
School Principals and the Parents Choice Award for his writing
for children and parents.
Brisbane:
Monday 15th March 2010
9am - 4pm
Canberra
Tuesday 16th March 2010
4pm - 9pm
Melbourne
Wednesday 17th March 2010
9am - 4pm
Launceston
Thursday 18th March 2010
9am - 4pm
Perth
Friday 19th March 2010
9am - 4pm
Sydney
Tuesday 23rd March 2010
9am - 4pm
Adelaide
Wednesday 24th March 2010
9am - 4pm
For more information visit the ACEL
website.
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