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 For Education Leaders
The Importance of Being Thorough  To be a competent problem-solver, you must first thoroughly define the problem. Do not jump too quickly to what you think may be THE ANSWER and so miss other options. The more detail you apply to defining a problem or issue, the better the chance of solving it. Read more Private Schools' Other Fat Income Stream  The leading private schools of Australia are not short of a buck, there are fees, extensive real estate holdings and government funding to boot, but many enjoy a large income stream that doesn’t receive as much attention From STEM to STEAM: Why Arts is Essential to Learning  The two greatest human attributes have always been our imagination and our intellect. Confronted with difficulties, our ability to use both is the best weapon in our problem-solving arsenal. Tests. Exams. Effort. Failures. Perseverance. Resilience. The Brain. Success - Part 2 Mistakes  In terms of positive intrinsic emotional and cognitive capacities (such as self-efficacy, self-esteem, confidence); unless the student has had the ongoing experience of working hard, has been regularly informed and has accepted that they are responsible for what they think, say and do in the classroom, it is very unlikely that they will be able to successfully deal with their mistakes and other adversities. ‘Failing Our Students with a Failed Curriculum’  The curriculum is always controversial and this version has attracted some pretty strong invective from the right leaning commentariat. The Real Reason for Youth Unemployment  There is lots of work out there if you’re willing to have a go but despite the strongest employment environment since the 1960s young Australians might still miss out on a good job and a meaningful career. 
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