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Recent headlines . . .
Focus on maths: council
NATIONAL - The Australian Council of
Heads of Mathematical Sciences has said maths needs to be
a 'national priority' for Australia.
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Maths and science losing popularity: review
NATIONAL - The Group of Eight Review
has revealed that students are losing interest in maths
and science in primary schools. It also showed that there
is a decline in the number of students who choose to enrol
in Year 12 advanced maths subjects.
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Poor-performing schools miss out on funding
NATIONAL - 'The Australian' has reported
that some of Australia's poorest-performing schools have
received less funding than some of the nation's most elite
private schools.
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newspaper report
Technical support needed: association
NATIONAL - Jim Davies, president of the
South Australian Secondary Principals Association, has said
schools will need full-time IT technicians to help deal
with technology issues arising from the Rudd government's
education revolution.
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newspaper report
Stagger school times: NSW Business Chamber
NSW - The NSW Business Chamber has suggested
staggering school starting times, to help parents coordinate
the pick-up and drop-off of their children at school, and
to help ease traffic congestion.
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newspaper report
Baird review supports visa changes
NATIONAL - The Baird Review, which analyses
legislation governing international education, notes the
Honourable Bruce Baird's support for the Government's recent
student visa changes.
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newspaper report
Asbestos investigation
QLD - There will be an investigation
held by Education Queensland, after asbestos was recently
discovered at Mackay North High School.
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newspaper report
'Pen' for autistic students criticised
NSW - The NSW Opposition has criticised
a decision by Seven Hills West Public School to provide
a separate fenced off play area for students with autism.
The head of the Education Department, Michael Coutts-Trotter,
has defended and supported the school's decision.
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newspaper report
Opinion . . .
Giving credit to private colleges
NATIONAL - This opinion piece by Mike
Riddiford, business education writer and editor of CEO Forum,
defends the reputation of the Australia's private colleges.
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Good news . . .
Mum and dad experience high school life
QLD - Siena Catholic College has hosted
a Back to School Night for parents of new high school students,
to give them a taste of what their children will be experiencing
at high school.
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newspaper report
International
One computer, 10 students
USA - A new system has been designed that
will let up to 10 students use one computer at the same
time.
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More men applying to be primary teachers
UK - There has been a 52% rise in the
number of men applying to be primary school teachers in
the UK. The jump in popularity has been attributed to rising
unemployment, according to the Training and Development
Agency for Schools.
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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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