Archive for March, 2007

Expensive educational toys aren’t the only way to get children to think

It seems that as science advances, parents become more and more aware of the effect certain foods and activities have on their children. Gone are the days when fluffy teddy bears, Barbie dolls, healthcare carts ;),GI Joe figures and custom pens were considered staple items in every kid’s toy box; today, there is [...]

The Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, has released a report from the National Music Workshop, which promotes the benefits of music education in Australian schools.
“Music can provide powerful learning experiences for all children. It can help develop young people’s creativity and self-expression and encourage them to engage more [...]

The Age have again reported on the story of the substitute teacher facing jail over viewing adult content whilst in the class room.
A substitute teacher faces up to 40 years in jail after pornographic website images were displayed to her seventh-grade students.
But the conviction of 40-year-old Julie Amero - for four counts of risking injury [...]