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Tackling the trend towards gendered disrespect
Peer sexual assault is rife in Australian schools. We spoke to an ACU researcher whose work aims to reverse the trend.
Can media literacy make young people happier and healthier?
Exploring digital flourishing with Dr Chloe Gordon, the ACU researcher who is pushing the boundaries of media literacy education.
The missing piece of the puzzle in giftedness education
Educational psychologist John Munro discusses how to identify, understand and nurture gifted children.
Abuse survivor's message of hope
Ashton is showing others that you can break the cycle of abuse and forge an identity that’s not damned by your past experiences.
Keeping kids safe on the internet
The lead advisor on the Federal Government’s eSafety Early Years program steers us through the risks children face online.
Standing up for others
Jessica is passionate about standing up for people in need. The ACU law student is providing free legal support to prison inmates.
Opening eyes and ears to inclusive education
Educator, researcher, parent, advocate: Melissa Cain hopes that one day, there’ll be no need for the term ‘inclusive education’.
The value of alternative schools
When NAPLAN scores, perfect attendance rates and ATARs are thrown out the window, how do you value an education?
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