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 For Education Leaders
Teachers Re-Imagine their Public School: Evidence Supporting Innovations in K-12 Facility Design  Teachers indicated enthusiasm for re-organizing a school into physical Communities of Practice where teachers could be given private workstations, collaboration tables, conferencing facilities, refreshments, direct access to the outdoors and resource storage in communal “hives”, the objective being a stronger sense of community, more opportunities for collaboration and mentoring, and a more powerful process of identity-building. Read more Thousands of Homeless Children Seek Services  Shocking statistics released show 13,300 unaccompanied children aged 12-17 sought out specialist homelessness services in 2023-24. Of those children, 2,443 were aged 12-14, 96% were alone, 6% were in a grouping of children, and 63% were female. Coping With Illness  Australia in August is flu and cold season. Dealing with illness is a commonality we all face, more so if you work with children who tend to get everything. What are the key skills to implement during these challenging times? Teachers' Depression, Anxiety and Stress Three Times National Norm  Nine out of 10 Australian teachers are experiencing severe stress, and nearly 70% say their workload is unmanageable. Mobile Makerspace Visits NT Schools  UNSW Engineering has been inspiring kids in rural schools and community centres across the Northern Territory after the launch of its new Makerbus. The concept is taking UNSW’s Makerspaces – special workshops on campus filled with free tools and technology for students, staff and alumni to use – out onto the road in a converted Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The Makerbus carries tools and equipment customised to suit the children visited. Read more How Digital Reading Platforms are Helping Strengthen Students’ Reading Comprehension  Digital reading platforms are cloud-based libraries that provide schools and students with access to vast collections of e-books and audiobooks through internet-connected devices. Unlike traditional library systems, these platforms offer interactive features such as built-in dictionaries, note-taking tools, progress tracking, and accessibility options like adjustable fonts and read-aloud functionality. 
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