Statements of Learning

After an intensive period of development during 2005 under the direction of AESOC and the project management of Curriculum Corporation, and with expertise contributed by all States and Territories, Ministers approved the Statements of Learning for mathematics, science, civics and citizenship and ICT in August 2006 >>> more

Young Storytellers foundation

The Young Storytellers Foundation is dedicated to developing literacy, self-expression and self-esteem in elementary school children.
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Bush education policy to miss goals: Harvard study

By Jason Szep

U.S. President George W. Bush's signature No Child Left Behind education policy is failing to close racial achievement gaps and will miss its goals by 2014 according to recent trends, a Harvard study said on Wednesday. >> more

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Web's second phase puts users in control

The web's shift from a tool of reference to one of collaboration presents teachers with some rich opportunities for e-learning. >>more

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Virtual schools offer clubs, field trips Organizers aim to dispel 'myth' of isolated instruction

Contrary to popular perception, students who enroll in cyber education have a plethora of options for interacting socially with their peers. Virtual schools are forming online clubs and organizing both online and face-to-face field trips to foster social experiences, and organizers say their efforts are paying off. >>more

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An evening with David J Smith

David J Smith, author of the multi-award-winner and international bestseller If the World Were a Village, is coming to Sydney for one night only and Allen & Unwin is inviting you as our special guest.

Presented by Sydney Ideas, The University Of Sydney's International Public Lecture Series

Monday 18th September, 2006, 5pm

Seymour Centre, corner City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale

Tickets $20/$15

FREE for Allen & Unwin newsletter subscribers & their colleagues

If the World Were a Village is a book that has been published in 15
countries and in 12 languages and has been adopted in schools all around the world at every level, for lessons in counting, percentages, graphing, global geography, human geography, ecology, research, and more.

David J Smith will present his own lessons and ideas, as well as some of the ways that the book has been used, and offer a chance for teachers to share the ways they use the book or would like to.

Don't miss this chance to get an insight into this fascinating author, and grab yourself an Allen & Unwin showbag as well, which will include teachers' notes for If the World Were a Village.

email with RSVP in the subject line to reserve your free seats!

We hope to see you there.

Regards, Christian Taylor
Educational Marketing Coordinator
Allen & Unwin
83 Alexander StreetCrows Nest NSW 2065
Phone: 61 2 8425 0150 Fax: 61 2 9906 2218
Email: ChristianT at llenandunwin dot com

Assessment Resource Centre

http://arc.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/

The aim of this website is to support and enhance professional practice in the assessment and reporting of student achievement across Years K to 12. It has been developed primarily for teachers, although parents and students may also find it useful. Student work samples aligned to the Grade Scale are available for each stage and each KLA. These work samples will assist teachers across NSW to consistently report student achievement against standards.

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Miami school board bans Cuba book

Educational authorities in the US city of Miami have voted in favour of removing a controversial book about Cuba from the city's school libraries.
The book sparked protests from some in the Cuban exile community, but its removal could lead to a legal battle.
The Miami Dade School board voted six to three in favour of removing the 32-page geography book A Visit to Cuba from public school libraries. Read on …

Tags: book banning, censorship, education, school libraries

Miss. proposes self-paced, online curriculum

Plan aims to 'redesign education for the 21st century'

Mississippi's state superintendent has floated a plan that would allow the state's students to take self-paced online courses as an alternative to graduation. The plan, which aims to reduce the state's dropout rate and better prepare students for college and the workforce, also asks students to choose from among seven possible career paths. Read on …

Zip breaking news to parents electronically

Need to get in touch with teachers quickly? Want to get parents more engaged in school decision-making?

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Summer Spruce-up: Scour, Scrub, Sift-through and "Sanitize" your Stuff

Summer time is prep time for the upcoming school year.

Wouldn't it be great if you faced the year unafraid?

Well, you might not fear your mess, but, clutter drains your energy.

And, clutter builds stress.

Especially when you are looking for something that is very important. Read on ...

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Schools ban dictionary of slang

The author of what has been described as the definitive dictionary of slang is gobsmacked, gutted, throwing up bunches, honked, hipped, and jacked like a cock-maggot in a sink-hole. A North Carolina school district has banned the dictionary under pressure from one of a growing number of conservative Christian groups using the internet to encourage school book bans across the US. Read on ...

New Power Solution Allows for All-Day Laptop Use

EarthWalk's Invention Allows Schools To Perform State Assessment Tests All Day

EarthWalk Communications has released a universal power system solution designed specifically for today's laptop classroom. Called the eCharger and Sidekick Battery Pack, these new products offer a cost-effective solution that allows teachers and students alike the ability to access computers all day long--without the problem of diminishing battery power. Read on ...

laptops,. testing

Teachers Matter

The No Child Left Behind education act, passed by Congress four years ago, was intended to correct the corrosive inequality that has plagued public education from the start.

It was with that goal in mind that Congress specified for the first time that in return for federal education dollars, states would have to end the destructive practice of staffing schools serving poor and minority children with disproportionate numbers of inexperienced and unqualified teachers. Read on ...

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Environmental protection Agency - Education Portal

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Basic Environmental Concepts for Classroom and Non­Traditional Educators

Teaching Aids

Awards & Recognition

Community Service Projects

and more

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A Positive Mental Attitude during Job Interviews

Summer is the time when many teachers who don't have jobs (and some who do) interview for new positions.

The job interview is a time that many unemployed (and under employed) teachers find stressful.

Here are some suggestions:

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