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Associate Professor Helen Adam

Helen Adam: The four-year gap NAPLAN reporting doesn't want you to see

NAPLAN reporting hides the real trend: while the national average barely moves, the gap underneath widens every year. Yet Australia doesn't mandate that schools have a library – and disadvantaged schools are the least likely to have one. No amount of brilliant teaching can fix that on its own.

Dr Anabela Malpique

Primary school students using digital devices still lack computer skills, education expert says

Despite growing up surrounded by digital devices, many primary school students lack basic computer skills such as typing, file management and digital writing. Education experts say schools need more explicit teaching of keyboarding and computer literacy, particularly as students are expected to complete NAPLAN assessments on computers from Year 5 onwards.

Associate Professor Helen Adam

NAPLAN: We know how to close the reading gap. We must fund it now

This year’s NAPLAN results are in. Reading scores have fallen again in Years 5, 7 and 9. First Nations, regional and disadvantaged students have fallen furthest behind. The commentary will almost certainly and rapidly circle back to the same place it always does. It will circle back to teaching quality and Initial Teacher Education (ITE).

A Portrait of Associate Professor Matthew Byrne

ECU expands paid pathway into teaching across WA

The HAT@ECU program is being expanded to regional centres across Western Australia with the support of the Australian Government Department of Education.

Dr Anabela Malpique

Ministers reconsidering online NAPLAN writing test due to concerns about screens’ impact on kids’ learning

Australia’s education ministers are considering whether to ditch computer-based NAPLAN writing tests and revert to hand-written assessments because of growing concerns about the impact of screen use on children’s brains.

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Current events

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WAHPSA: Promoting Nutrition and Holistic Wellbeing Professional Learning Seminar

WAHPSA
Professional Learning
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ECU’s School of Education has again partnered with WA Health Promoting Schools Association (Inc) to offer a third Professional Learning opportunity to all Pre-Service Teachers. This two-hour seminar will be facilitated by FreshSNAP, Foodbank WA, and National Allergy Council.

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Careers in Public Education – Introducing DoE, WA (South West Campus)

ECU’s School of Education has partnered with the Department of Education, Western Australia (DoE WA) to offer all ECU Pre-Service Teachers a session on Careers in Public Education. In this briefing session, DoE WA will provide information about various programs and the range of support you can access during your studies as a graduate teacher. They will also provide opportunities to ask questions and get personalised advice.

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ECU Newsroom

Supporting student wellbeing, one wag at a time

Furry faculty members Edi, Watson and Harper are well known fixtures across ECU campuses.

WA Parliament and ECU announce Mikaela Castledine as 2026 Artist in Residence

The Parliament of Western Australia and Edith Cowan University (ECU) are pleased to announce acclaimed Western Australian artist Mikaela Castledine as the 2026 Parliament of Western Australia Artist in Residence.

Answering the call to excellence: ECU Contact Centre teams recognised in Auscontact Awards

The Auscontact Association Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in contact centres, encompassing customer service, customer experience and the employee experience – showcasing talent and recognising exceptional performance across the industry.

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