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How Marion is empowering students
As one of our Learning for Life Coordinators, Marion has spent 10 years delivering the support that you help make possible. And she loves empowering students to accomplish more.
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Volunteers helping to transform the lives of children in need through education
It can take as little as an hour a week of someone’s time to help a child succeed at school – and for thousands of disadvantaged children across Australia, that little bit of time makes all the difference.
Urgent funding needed for education support programs to help disadvantaged children stay at school
The Smith Family launches Winter Appeal to raise $4.1m for Australian children in need by 30 June.
Australian Financial Review: Time for the Unique Student Identifier
Each year in Australia, billions of dollars and a massive effort from individuals and organisations are invested in school education. But to what end?
The Conversation: one in five NSW high school kids suffers 'severe' deprivation of life's essentials
It's tough for any high school student these days. Social media, the uncertainties of adolescence, trying to fit in - trying to figure out who you are.
Indigenous students join forces for a better education
Indigenous students from across the country have come together at Sydney Olympic Park in NSW for ‘The Gathering’, an annual event connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people from rural and remote communities to broaden their educational experiences and develop their leadership skills.
Online Home Tutoring Program Shows Promising Results for Struggling Students
An online tutoring pilot program developed by children’s education charity, The Smith Family, has achieved strong results for school students struggling with literacy and numeracy.
The ‘digital divide’ and other learning related challenges remain major issues according to a new survey by The Smith Family
After almost two years of the COVID crisis, The Smith Family says digital inequity remains an overwhelming challenge for the students and families.
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