An alternative to mainstream: The Studio School launches in WA

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published July 29, 2022

Doing away with traditional classrooms and periods, a first-of-its-kind studio school has opened its doors in Western Australia.

The Studio School offers an alternative to mainstream schooling – think co-working spaces (more likely to be seen in the ...

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