Tag: Early Education
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Swinburne dispute leaves 50 kinders without a home
Community Kindergarten at Risk in Melbourne A much-loved community kindergarten near Swinburne University is facing an abrupt shutdown after a high-stakes dispute between the university and the government. Local families, educators, and Stonnington Council say more than 50 toddlers and babies could be left with nowhere to go, jeopardizing a vital early-learning service that has…
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The Growing Skills Gap in Early Education
The Growing Skills Gap in Early Education In recent years, educators have been voicing concerns about the increasing number of children starting school without essential skills. A significant number of reception teachers are reporting that students are entering the classroom lacking basic competencies, such as speaking in full sentences and using the toilet independently. This…