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Grounding practice in evidence: What AERO’s “Teaching how students learn” offers the ECEC sector
In an increasingly complex educational landscape, aligning pedagogy with how children learn is no longer optional, it is foundational.
2025-10-21 07:30:24
by Fiona Alston
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AERO invites ECEC providers to join leading national partnership in 2026
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is currently recruiting early childhood education and care (ECEC) services to partner in its upcoming 2026 ECEC Learning Partner Project. This initiative presents an opportunity for services to collaborate in research, innovation and evidence‑informed practice development in early learning settings.
2025-10-17 08:30:45
by Fiona Alston
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USA study highlights the power of playful learning in early childhood classrooms
A new international study has reinforced the value of play-based learning, finding that playful, child-led approaches are among the most effective ways to support holistic development and engagement in early education.
2025-10-10 08:00:45
by Fiona Alston
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Government announces new Workforce Reference Group to address ECEC staffing challenges
Education Minister Jess Walsh has announced the establishment of a Workforce Reference Group, a new body designed to tackle one of the most pressing issues in early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce shortages and retention.
2025-10-03 08:59:22
by Fiona Alston
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Using AI responsibly and ethically in ECEC
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in everyday tools, its role in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is under growing scrutiny. A recent article from Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) highlights the opportunities and challenges of AI use in the sector, particularly in light of new requirements under the National Quality Framework (NQF).
2025-10-02 07:00:07
by Fiona Alston
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Democracy begins in the infant and toddler room: Reflections from the Early Childhood Australia 2025 Conference
2025-10-16 08:00:48
by Karen Hope
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New Guardian Childcare’s To BE Me program connects families, educators and children through personalised learning
2025-10-17 08:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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AERO invites ECEC providers to join leading national partnership in 2026
2025-10-17 08:30:45
by Fiona Alston
