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Dr Jason Goopy

Learning music helps young people flourish

New research from ECU's School of Education calls for schools to treat learning music as essential for mental health, not just a nice-to-have activity. Experts say schools that fail to provide music education are missing a key opportunity to enhance student wellbeing and engagement.

Dr Anabela Malpique

Why AERO must return to the evidence on writing

As writing researchers, we are filled with excitement and hope whenever writing appears on the agenda. Last week, AERO released its newly developed School Writing Instruction Framework (SWIF).  This is a resource developed to support “school leaders and teachers to deliver evidence-based writing instruction across all subject areas”.

Teacher reading to students

Building students' confidence begins at kindergarten

A new report from ECU's School of Education reveals that a child's first experiences in school significantly shape their long-term engagement, confidence, and learning success.

Early Learning Educator with toddlers playing.

ECU, Atlantis and Tall Tree join forces to meet the growing need for early childhood teachers

Edith Cowan University (ECU), The Atlantis Group and Tall Tree Early Learning have bolstered their partnership to help answer the call for more Bachelor-qualified early childhood educators in Western Australia.

A portrait image of Associate Professor Christine Robinson smiling and staning in front of some trees.

Lending education expertise to support spirituality in children

Three experts in early childhood education and spirituality have published a practical guide to help educators nurture spirituality in the early years.

Current events

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WA Women’s Hall of Fame 2025 Inspirational Inductees 2-Week Exhibition

This FREE two-week exhibition, running from monday 7 July - Friday 18 July 2025, features a collection of stunning photographs of the 2025 Inductees. Consisting of sixteen portraits and an accompanying story board, you have the opportunity to discover more about the women through this study in portraiture, and achievement.

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