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Schools to receive $200 million upgrade
Nov 23 | More than 1800 classrooms in more than 300 schools will be rebuilt and refurbished under the $200 million final round of the State Schools of Tomorrow (SSOT) program.

Funding windfall for Asian studies
Nov 23 | When it comes to foreign languages, Cleveland District State High School staff, starting with principal Paul Bancroft, want nothing lost in translation.

Following the leader
Nov 23 | After 37 years in education, Central Coast Executive Director of Schools Dave Manttan has learnt a thing or two about leadership - but being honoured for his success comes as a surprise, as he explains to REBECCA PERRY.

Queensland to co-host national standards body
Nov 23 | Qld is set to co-host and develop a national leadership institute designed to boost teaching standards.

Distance no barrier for reef guardians
Nov 23 | A group of young Brisbane writers are leading a Great Barrier Reef conservation campaign with a fictional novel they hope will raise environmental awareness.

Straddie connects students with their culture
Nov 23 | Stradbroke Island elders encouraged Bayside Indigenous students to keep their culture alive in a recent three-day camp on the island.

Queensland student snaps up photography prize
Nov 23 | A Darling Downs student has taken out top honours in a national photography competition that focuses the lens on water conservation.

Talking about a HR revolution
Nov 12 | A major Department of Education and Training (DET) project is set to revolutionise the way human resource (HR) services are delivered in schools and offices by delivering an integrated and web-enabled business and technical solution known as MyHR.

Animal welfare an instinct at Fernvale
Nov 12 | With classrooms full of wannabe wildlife rescuers and veterinarians, you can be forgiven for thinking youngsters at Fernvale State School, near Ipswich, are emulating Diego - television's animated animal advocate.

World Teachers' Day triumph for Brisbane educator
Nov 12 | A Brisbane teacher says she is still pinching herself after being named a winner in the inaugural QCT (Queensland College of Teachers) Excellence in Teaching Awards, which were presented at Government House on World Teachers' Day.

Lead News

New regional boundaries to improve services
Nov 23 | The Department of Education and Training is realigning its regional boundaries to streamline the delivery of education, training and early childhood services across Queensland.

A night to remember
Nov 23 | Education Views is featuring images from the Showcase Gala Dinner which was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 29.

New pay deal for Queensland teachers
Nov 12 | Graduate teachers in Queensland will be the best paid in the country by 2011 under a new pay deal.

Download the 2010 School Calendar
Oct 09 | The 2010 School Calendar is now available to download.

News In Brief

New look annual report now online
Nov 23 | The 2008-09 annual report is online in two forms for the first time in the history of the Department of Education and Training.

Get schooled on Schoolies
Nov 23 | With Schoolies here again, schools, students and parents are reminded they can order educational resources from the online Queensland Government Bookshop.

Big changes for website
Nov 12 | Staff are encouraged to visit a revamped website that supports business improvement, creativity and innovation in the public service.

Take part in CensusAtSchool
Nov 12 | Following the success of the project in 2006 and 2008, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will run its school questionnaire annually.

Free war memorial resources for schools
Nov 03 | The Australian War Memorial has a range of free learning resources for teachers to help educate students about Australia's role in war.

Living history coming of age
Nov 03 | Australia's involvement in World War I and II and our relationship with the rest of Asia is the inspiration behind a new performing arts show for schools.

Help prevent youth suicide
Oct 27 | The Commission for Children and Young People is trying to reverse a growing rate of youth suicide in Queensland.

Nursing program for senior school students
Oct 27 | Years 11 and 12 students keen to pursue a career in nursing or midwifery can boost their ranking by enrolling in a University of Queensland (UQ) enrichment program.

Q150 celebrations continue online
Oct 27 | Queensland teachers and students are encouraged to continue to visit the Department of Education and Training's special Q150 website for ideas and information to help them celebrate Queensland's 150th anniversary.

Poster campaign encourages tolerance in schools
Oct 20 | Raising awareness among young people that the expression 'That's so gay' can be hurtful and discriminatory is the aim of a new campaign by lesbian and gay support group PFLAG.

Creative Generation hits the web
Oct 15 | The full three hours of this year's Creative Generation - State Schools Onstage is now available for viewing on the Creative Generation website.

Teacher registration fees due
Oct 06 | The Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) is reminding the majority of Queensland teachers that their annual teacher registration fees are due on December 31.

Free shade tents
Oct 06 | With summer fast approaching, South East Queensland schools can take advantage of free shade tents courtesy of Suncorp.

Auslan rhyme time
Oct 06 | Students and families within the deaf community can now enjoy the State Library of Queensland's popular Rhyme Time activities with the help of an Auslan interpreter.

Free film fest tours Queensland
September 15 | Some of the state's favourite flicks will be shown on a big screen under the stars when the Q150 Film Festival goes on tour later this month.