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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ilana Finefter-Rosenbluh, Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Monash University Shutterstock Education departments have been investing in feedback-based tools to assess school performance. These include student perception surveys, where students provide feedback on the quality of their learning and their experiences in the classroom or at school. The hope ... <a title="Schools are surveying students to improve teaching. But many teachers find the feedback too difficult to act on" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/schools-are-surveying-students-to-improve-teaching-but-many-teachers-find-the-feedback-too-difficult-to-act-on-170873/" aria-label="Read more about Schools are surveying students to improve teaching. But many teachers find the feedback too difficult to act on">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW Susan Walsh/AP Other than a Supreme Court justice, perhaps the most important appointment a US President makes is the chair of the Federal Reserve. And unlike federal judges, the chair of the Fed is appointed (or reappointed) every four years. Joe ... <a title="Vital Signs: Cautious on rates, strong on climate action – meet Lael Brainard, Biden’s new pick at the US Federal Reserve" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/vital-signs-cautious-on-rates-strong-on-climate-action-meet-lael-brainard-bidens-new-pick-at-the-us-federal-reserve-172407/" aria-label="Read more about Vital Signs: Cautious on rates, strong on climate action – meet Lael Brainard, Biden’s new pick at the US Federal Reserve">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christine Feldman-Barrett, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Sociology, Griffith University When the official trailer for The Beatles: Get Back was released in October, commentary across social media often referenced how harmonious and collegial the band looked in the footage. Undoubtedly, much of the anticipation surrounding Peter Jackson’s docu-series ... <a title="Friday essay: Yoko, Linda, Get Back and shifting perceptions of the women of the Beatles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/friday-essay-yoko-linda-get-back-and-shifting-perceptions-of-the-women-of-the-beatles-171822/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: Yoko, Linda, Get Back and shifting perceptions of the women of the Beatles">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The overwhelming impression the Morrison government has projected this week has been one of chaos, with revolts coming from the right and the left. And that’s accurate. But, within the shambles, there has actually been one encouraging sign. We’re seeing ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Assertive Liberal moderates give Scott Morrison curry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/grattan-on-friday-assertive-liberal-moderates-give-scott-morrison-curry-172617/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Assertive Liberal moderates give Scott Morrison curry">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David McCooey, Professor of Writing and Literature, Deakin University Photo courtesy of Apple Corps Ltd The Beatles’ Get Back project, undertaken in January 1969, has finally been completed. Again. For most of the last 50 years it has been known as Let it Be, a film and ... <a title="The Beatles: Get Back review – Peter Jackson’s TV series is a thrilling, funny (and long) treat for fans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/the-beatles-get-back-review-peter-jacksons-tv-series-is-a-thrilling-funny-and-long-treat-for-fans-172404/" aria-label="Read more about The Beatles: Get Back review – Peter Jackson’s TV series is a thrilling, funny (and long) treat for fans">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Gifford, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, UNSW Shutterstock If you or your child is short-sighted (struggles to see things further away) you might have heard about orthokeratology. Also known as OK or ortho-k, orthokeratology has been around since the 1960s. However, it has gained interest recently for its ... <a title="What is orthokeratology? And will it help slow the deterioration of my child’s eyesight?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/what-is-orthokeratology-and-will-it-help-slow-the-deterioration-of-my-childs-eyesight-171826/" aria-label="Read more about What is orthokeratology? And will it help slow the deterioration of my child’s eyesight?">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kiara L’Herpiniere, PhD Candidate, Wildlife Biologist, Macquarie University Shutterstock I would please like to know how birds make their nests? How do they know how to weave the twigs together and what makes the twigs stick together? – Miguel, age 10, Brisbane Hi Miguel, thanks for this ... <a title="Curious Kids: how do birds make their nests?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/curious-kids-how-do-birds-make-their-nests-172391/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: how do birds make their nests?">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Shaw, Professor of Politics, Massey University GettyImages When Shane Reti replaced Judith Collins at the helm of New Zealand’s National Party today, he became the fifth National leader Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has faced. When Reti, who is in the top spot on a caretaker basis, ... <a title="Judith Collins may be gone but New Zealand’s search for a credible and viable opposition is far from over" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/judith-collins-may-be-gone-but-new-zealands-search-for-a-credible-and-viable-opposition-is-far-from-over-172590/" aria-label="Read more about Judith Collins may be gone but New Zealand’s search for a credible and viable opposition is far from over">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shireen Morris, Senior lecturer, Macquarie University Shutterstock In recent months the government has proposed cracking down on online anonymity. The idea is that attaching online posts to a person’s real name will reduce abuse and increase accountability. Online bullying and misinformation are growing problems, and government action ... <a title="Ending online anonymity won’t make social media less toxic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/ending-online-anonymity-wont-make-social-media-less-toxic-172228/" aria-label="Read more about Ending online anonymity won’t make social media less toxic">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marian Baird, Professor of Employment Relations, University of Sydney www.shutterstock.com Balancing the competing demands of work and care, or “production” and “reproduction”, is traditionally a burden carried by women. As many women could tell you, this often comes at a personal cost. It is not uncommon for ... <a title="Balancing work and fertility demands is not easy – but reproductive leave can help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/balancing-work-and-fertility-demands-is-not-easy-but-reproductive-leave-can-help-171497/" aria-label="Read more about Balancing work and fertility demands is not easy – but reproductive leave can help">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liam Elphick, Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Monash University Shutterstock The Religious Discrimination Bill is back, this time in its third iteration. The Coalition party room unanimously endorsed the bill on Tuesday, but a number of Liberal MPs voiced concerns about what it could mean for LGBTQ+ ... <a title="Schools can still expel LGBTQ+ kids. The Religious Discrimination Bill only makes it worse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/schools-can-still-expel-lgbtq-kids-the-religious-discrimination-bill-only-makes-it-worse-172494/" aria-label="Read more about Schools can still expel LGBTQ+ kids. The Religious Discrimination Bill only makes it worse">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gordon de Brouwer, Professor of Economics (Crawford School of Public Policy and the College of Business and Economics) and National President IPAA, Australian National University Shutterstock Bullying and harassment can happen in any workplace, and the law is clear about the obligations on both managers and workers ... <a title="Bullying and harassment are rife in the public service: here’s what to do about it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/bullying-and-harassment-are-rife-in-the-public-service-heres-what-to-do-about-it-172057/" aria-label="Read more about Bullying and harassment are rife in the public service: here’s what to do about it">Read more</a>
