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Teenagers falling behind in reading, maths and science
Australian teenagers have fallen almost two academic years behind students who went to school in the early 2000s, with nearly half failing to reach national standards in maths and reading in the latest round of international tests. Source: The Age.
Merger of Catholic schools would create ‘education hub’
Three Catholic schools in Melbourne’s east are in talks to merge in a bid to create a kindergarten to year 12 “education hub” for about 1500 students. Source: Herald Sun.
Catholic schools to be included in program after $1.5m funding boost
A school-based program that promotes gender equality and targets toxic masculinity will receive a $1.5 million funding boost to allow its expansion in Western Australia’s Catholic and other non-government schools. Source: The West Australian.
English teachers split on legitimacy of digital games as a learning tool
More than half of Australian high school English teachers believe digital games are a legitimate text type to use in their teaching programs, but just 15 per cent have done so, Australian Catholic University research shows.
Education chief denies Catholic schools are overfunded
National Catholic Education executive director Jacinta Collins says Catholic schools are not overfunded, after an independent report found the funding gap between public and non-government schools is widening.
Principal defends school’s transition to four-day week
An independent Catholic school in the New South Wales Southern Highlands has defended its decision to allow some students to adopt a four-day school week. Source: News.com.au.
Faith-based education ‘a fundamental and important option for families’
Faith-based education remains a “fundamental and important option for families” as the future of schooling is transformed in New South Wales, Premier Chris Minns has told a Sydney Catholic Schools forum. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
MACS looks to integrate artificial intelligence into education practice
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools is working towards integrating artificial intelligence into education practice across its 296 schools, engaging teachers and experts to ensure AI is used responsibly and effectively to enhance learning.
New appointments for ‘passionate’ advocates of Catholic education
Catholic Education Western Australia executive director Debra Sayce will step down from the role at the end of 2023 to take up a new position in the Perth Archdiocese, the bishops of Western Australia have announced.