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How to say ‘no’ to your child – and stick to it

“No” may be one of the hardest words for parents to say to a young child. "No, we're not buying that". "No, you can't have my phone." Many parents dread the tears, arguments or tantrums that can follow when a toddler or preschooler is denied something they want. But what if a being upset is not a sign something has gone wrong?

Associate Professor Anabela Malpique

Experts back NSW push to return NAPLAN writing tests to pen and paper

NSW will raise the issue of bringing back pen-and-paper writing tests for NAPLAN at today's national meeting of education ministers. Online testing for NAPLAN was introduced in 2018. Experts welcome the move, saying handwriting was critical for learning and memory.

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Service-learning programs leave lasting impact beyond the classroom

An ECU study aimed to determine whether a compulsory service-learning program offered in a WA secondary school influenced former students to continue service in their lives after graduation.

Children participate in a Children’s University school holiday workshop in a simulated hospital ward. A group gathers around a hospital bed where a medical training mannequin lies connected to monitoring equipment. University staff and nursing students demonstrate healthcare procedures while children observe and interact with the clinical learning environment. Medical equipment, bedside monitors and training resources are visible throughout the room.

ECU’s Children’s University Holiday Workshops Spark Creative, Clinical and Curious Minds

More than 160 Children’s University (CU) students and their families took part in ECU’s September school holiday workshops, exploring new ideas, developing practical skills and experiencing university life across ECU’s Joondalup and South West campuses.

Dr Jason Goopy

Kodály Australia Conference 2026: Putting teachers at the heart of music education

Music educator Dr Jason Goopy reflects on how professional associations grow teacher confidence and capabilities to help music education thrive.

Current events

WED
04
NOV

DoE WA Live Chat: Addressing the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in your WA public school teaching application

Online
AITSL Standards
WA Public Schools

Join the Department of Education WA for an interactive and practical online session designed to help teachers confidently demonstrate the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in their public school job applications. These standards are developed by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Sometimes, they are referred to as the AITSL standards - https://www.aitsl.edu.au/standards.

WED
11
NOV

Collaboration for Educational Change in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Seminar
Visting Scholar
Curriculum Reform

The School of Education is delighted to invite you to a seminar with visiting scholar Professor Susannah Stevens, Head of School of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment at the University of Christchurch/Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. Drawing on her experience in national curriculum reform, professional association leadership, university leadership and government advisory work, Professor Stevens will explore how educational reform is shaped through collaboration between governments, universities, professional organisations, schools and communities.

ECU Newsroom

ECU puts student voices at the centre of education agent quality

International Business Operations marks an important step in strengthening recruitment quality and student outcomes.

ECU researcher to lead national symposium on cancer research

The national forum will bring together researchers, clinicians and industry experts from around the world to explore the latest technological advancements in liquid biopsies.

Bright sparks: WA students join forces with NASA to fight fires from space

They haven't even finished high school yet, but 148 WA students are already helping NASA tackle one of Australia's biggest threats: bushfires started by lightning.

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