Expanding STEM options for all Australian students

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published August 16, 2017

Australian students have new options at their fingertips with the launch of a national searchable database of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities.

STARportal is the nation’s first dedicated platform connecting students, parents and teachers with STEM events in their local community, as ...

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