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ELF 2011 Annual Report
Early Life Foundations takes particular pride in upholding our mission to an independent voice throughout Australia for children, parents and educators.
Vision and Innovation in Education Requires Courageous and Informed Leadership: Editorial #7 2011
Early Life foundations works with a range of groups across the country including parents, corporate organizations, schools, child care centers, Family Day Care schemes, Local governments, Preschool
Children are NOT the Same as Adults: Editorial #6 2011
In recent years we have observed significant shifts in thinking and perspectives in how adults view children.
Children in schools need expertise in counseling - not Chaplaincy: Editorial #4 2011
There have been two parallel discussions in recent weeks related to religion in schools: the Federal funding for chaplains in schools programs and the issue of religious instruction (mostly Chris
Relief and Despair – the Federal Government’s contradiction of intention and actuality: Editorial #3 2011
It was with great relief to hear that Linda Darling-Hammond, professor of education at Stanford University and a chief education adviser to US President Barrack Obama report that NAPLAN-style testi
Buildings and Furniture: The Icing but not the Cake! Editorial #2 2011
We are often asked by parents many questions about schooling, teaching and learning and school environments
The Importance of Getting the Beginning Right: Editorial #1 2011
Plato is attributed to saying, "the beginning of something is always important, especially when it is young and needs time to grow."
Meaningful Assessment is Personalised not Standardised: Editorial #8 2010
We are continually affronted by the pressure on teachers and schools to perform in the NAPLAN test - responding to government and community pressure that the NAPLAN provides an informative and meaningful representation of students and schools.
The Nature-Nurture Debate Gone Mad: Editorial #7 2010
The question of 'boys being boys' and 'girls being girls' (nature-nurture debate) has been discussed at length for decades.