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Dr Anabela Malpique

The writing is on the wall — Are kids ditching pens for keyboards?

A nation-wide study of more than 500 Australian primary school students in Year 2 has revealed whether beginner writers' attitude and motivation towards both handwriting and keyboarding can be a major predictor of the quality of their writing.

Associate Professor Helen Adam

Helen Adam: After Bondi, antiracist education can't wait. Books can help make it possible.

The terrorist attack at Bondi Beach was a brutal reminder that unchecked prejudice can spill into violence. This moment demands we look squarely at how we teach respect, safety and dignity to the next generation.

Associate Professor Helen Adam

Through the looking glass: New framework gives language to representation in children's books

Education experts are encouraging teachers and parents to empower children to be critical readers by adopting a new, innovative framework that fosters empathy and understanding.

Dr Fiona Boylan

Practise using bags and lunchboxes: how to build your child’s confidence as they start school

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. It is a time filled with new routines, new people and new places. These changes can also mean it is sometimes a stressful time. But it doesn’t have to be.

A Portrait image of Dr Sarah Jefferson smiling in front of a tree

WA’s ATAR results revealed for class of 2025

Thousands of year 12 students have now received their West Australian Certificate of Education, marking the official end of 13 years at school. The Tertiary Institutions Service Centre has revealed 10,265 of those students achieved an ATAR, slightly more than in 2024.

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Long road, strong finish for ECU graduates

After lengthy academic journeys, two ECU students have formally graduated, both demonstrating resilience and determination in reaching these goals.

WA state government reveals final plans for ECU Mount Lawley

The plans for ECU Mount Lawley Campus have been released by the State Government, with the goal to create a new housing and cultural development area.

Shorter may be sweeter: ECU study finds 15-second health ads can curb junk food cravings

A new ECU study has found advertisements that encourage healthy choices can reduce cravings to consume unhealthy foods, and in some cases a 15-second message may be more effective than traditional 30-second commercials.

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