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Should we 'stream' school students based on ability? New research suggests yes - but we need to be cautious

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By Olivia Johnston, Becky Taylor
| Radio New Zealand (RNZ) Verified
By Olivia Johnston, Becky Taylor and David Pomeroy* of Analysis - Educators have long debated whether students should be "streamed" - or organised into different classes based on their academic performance. Is it better for students to be learning with students of a similar "ability", or a mix? In Australia, most high schools stream students according to their ability, especially for maths. Streaming can also occur in the primary years.
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Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability? New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious

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By Olivia Johnston, Becky Taylor, David Pomeroy
| The Conversation Verified
Educators have long debated whether students should be “streamed” – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance. Is it better for students to be learning with students of a similar “ability”, or a mix? In Australia, most high schools stream students according to their ability, especially for maths. Streaming can also occur in the primary years. New research from the United Kingdom suggests streaming can help some students. What does this mean for Australian schools?
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Putting families first means giving them place to call home | Opinion

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By Becky Taylor
| Hutchinson News Verified
Many Kansas families face challenges from inflation, mental health issues and substance abuse disorders. The Family First Prevention Services Act provides funds for counseling and treatment to keep families together. The author argues the act lacks a critical component: support for stable housing. This is a hard time for many families in Kansas.
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