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 For Education Leaders
Australian Education: Rhetoric vs Reality  A divide between rhetoric and reality is evident. The result is an unequal distribution of educational opportunities in a two-tiered system, depriving large segments of individuals of the fundamental skills necessary for individual agency and national productivity. Reiterating goals is insufficient to close this gap; immediate structural and educational changes are needed. Read more Rethinking the School Week: How a Four-Day Model Supports Student Success  Across the education sector, families, policymakers, and educators are searching for ways to help modern learners succeed in a world that is more demanding and competitive than ever. While teaching methods, and classroom environments are all important pieces of the puzzle, one consideration not widely being evaluated is the traditional five-day school week. However, the world is changing and the school week should too. Read more Teaching with Insight - A Compassion Focused Teacher Training Program  Trauma-informed practice has helped schools recognise the impact of adversity, but it does not go far enough. Teaching with Insight extends this approach with a compassion-focused lens by giving teachers the skills to notice not only their students’ responses but also their own. Teachers then learn how to co-regulate with their students. This bi-directional effect means that when teachers manage their emotions, their students benefit too. Read more NSW Teachers Reach for the Stars  The exploration of space is the next big thing for the human species and astronauts aside, space programs need STEM people. Teaching - a Rewarding Job to Most Teachers Globally  The profession is aging and while mentoring young teachers is prevalent so is the relegation of early career teachers to teaching challenging students. Autism no Barrier for Physics Rhodes Scholar  Jamie Erak who started his university studies at just 14 years of age is Western Australia’s 2026 Rhodes Scholar, Curtin Uni’s second Rhodes Scholar in as many years. 
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