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Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching

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Great Southern Grammar's IT lead Kieran Bailey says a tight pilot, longer-lasting Surface devices and Microsoft tools are transforming classroom tech.
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Amazon launches free AI training for Australian schools

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Amazon and Tech Futures Australia roll out free AI training and classroom tools for Australian schools, after research found teachers keen but under-resourced.
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Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world

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Cognita ties AI rollout to teacher training as it extends the platform after pilot showed stronger classroom gains.
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Ecommpay auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child

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Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.
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Girls' school opens AI lab to close tech gender gap

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Strathcona Girls Grammar has launched a dedicated AI and STEM lab to embed tech learning in every year level and tackle the gender gap in STEM.
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Students outpace universities on essential AI skills

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Australian students see generative AI as vital for careers, but most say universities lag badly in teaching workplace-ready AI skills.
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Australian schools blend AI tools with print for balanced learning

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Australian schools increasingly adopt AI tools, with 78.2% using them, while 53.9% maintain a blended approach combining digital and print resources.
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Teachers in Australia & New Zealand offered free Microsoft AI training

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.
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Fortinet launches free digital safety curriculum for all schools

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Fortinet has launched a free digital safety curriculum for all Australian schools, aiming to boost cyber resilience among students and educators nationwide.
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Education Perfect launches live maths progress tool to aid teachers

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Education Perfect unveils new maths solution to tackle Australia's declining secondary school numeracy, addressing gender gaps and easing teachers' workloads.