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The WA Suburbs where local schools topped the ATAR charts

Friday, 17 January 2025

Students at public schools in Perth’s western and southern suburbs have topped the charts when it comes to achieving high grades in their ATAR courses for 2024.

ATAR valuable, even if your final score wasn't what you hoped

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Last December, a Perth student's world seemed to crumble when her ATAR score landed 20 points below predictions. Yet six months later, she's achieving distinctions in psychology at University.

ECU’s Children’s University Graduation Ceremonies: Celebrating the Leaders of Tomorrow

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

On 26 and 27 November 2024, ECU’s Children’s University team proudly hosted two inspiring graduation ceremonies at the Joondalup campus. A remarkable 229 graduates (77%) from 14 ECU Children’s University (CU) partner schools participated.

ECU alumni leaders of award winning primary schools

Friday, 22 November 2024

Two primary schools led by ECU alumni have been named winners in the 2024 WA Education Awards.

Top leadership accolade for ECU's Education Dean

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Edith Cowan University's Executive Dean, School of Education, Professor Caroline Mansfield was presented with top honours for her educational leadership by the WA Minister for Education, Hon. Dr Tony Buti.

Celebrating 50 years of Early Childhood Education at ECU

Friday, 08 November 2024

Along with ECU staff and community members, the first ever ECU Early Childhood Education cohort celebrated the significant milestone, showcasing a journey of growth and connection.

Is it a good idea to repeat a year at school?

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

This may be a result of circumstances outside their control, for instance, serious illness or teacher shortages. But some families may be wondering if the gaps are serious enough to consider repeating the year.

National study to probe reading in primary school classrooms

Friday, 25 October 2024

A new nationwide study into the teaching of reading in Australia’s primary school classrooms has been launched to “cut through the noise of media narratives” and “uncover the authentic experiences, challenges, and triumphs faced in Australian schools”.

ECU celebrates teachers and educators

Friday, 25 October 2024

This Friday, 25 October, ECU celebrates World Teacher's Day and recognises all educators for their extraordinary dedication and passion in shaping the minds of the next generation.

ECU's Skeletal Central officially launches in WA

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Developed by ECU researchers, Skeletal Central, has launched empowering educators and school students with essential bone health knowledge.

Should you reward kids for success? Or is there a better way to talk about achievement?

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

It’s become a ritual in our family – after a long day at his rowing regatta, my 17-year-old son and I get fast food on the way home. I am sure there are far more nutritious ways to replace the calories he’s burned. But I make no apologies for the pit stop. The food is a treat for trying hard all day – rather than whatever place he might have come.

Early Childhood Teacher boost thanks to ECU

Friday, 18 October 2024

A new ECU pathway will allow early childhood educators who haven't completed a bachelor's degree an opportunity to do so, while still earning an income.

ECU program offers ECTs an opportunity to ‘earn while they learn’

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has worked with the Federal Government to launch the High Achieving Teachers program, which will see eligible students studying Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary education at Masters level offered an opportunity to ‘earn while they learn’.

'Little Aussie Bugs' goes to Uni

Friday, 11 October 2024

The creators of the Little Aussie Bugs series of books, have launched a short course to accompany the dialogic books to support early years educators to grow children's health literacy skills.

Fun and Learning for an Educationally Excellent Time at ECU’s Children’s University Holiday Program.

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

During the September school holidays over 100 Children’s University (CU) students and family members representing 18 partner schools participated in eight wonderful hands-on CU workshops across ECU’s Mount Lawley, Joondalup and Bunbury campuses.

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