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New mentoring initiative launched to support male educators in early childhood
A new grassroots mentoring initiative called Anchor is seeking to support male identifying early childhood educators who are facing professional challenges, isolation, or discrimination, by connecting them with experienced male mentors from across the sector.
2025-07-25 08:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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Can educators trust AERO’s evidence? Sector voices say the jury’s still out
A critical new commentary published on the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) blog is raising fresh questions about the role of the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) and its influence on classroom practice.
2025-07-17 10:00:07
by Fiona Alston
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AI-powered childcare management platform Illumine raises $2.5 million to expand global reach
AI-first childcare management platform Illumine has secured $2.5 million (AUD 3.75 million) in seed funding to support its global expansion, with a strong focus on the United States. The funding round was led by Prime Venture Partners and will be used to scale the company’s AI-powered solutions across high-demand markets.
2025-06-20 10:00:30
by Fiona Alston
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Nature play at the heart of QCCS’ curriculum as screen time rises among young children
As digital engagement continues to grow among young children, one of Queensland’s most awarded early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers marked International Day of Play on 11 June by celebrating its longstanding commitment to nature-based learning.
2025-06-13 09:30:44
by Fiona Alston
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New research reinforces value of integrated literacy support for at-risk preschoolers
A landmark meta-analysis has confirmed that combining language and code-focused approaches in early literacy programs improves outcomes for children at risk of reading difficulties with important implications for curriculum planning and intervention in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
2025-06-11 09:30:24
by Fiona Alston
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The silent oath: Why child protection is personal for every educator
2025-07-17 09:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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Can educators trust AERO’s evidence? Sector voices say the jury’s still out
2025-07-17 10:00:07
by Fiona Alston
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It’s time to rethink early childhood in Australia
2025-07-18 10:16:33
by Fiona Alston