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‘Closing the gap’ frames Indigenous education as a problem. In a new study, researchers talked to Indigenous educators about what excellence looks like in their schools.
There are lots of stereotypes about why people homeschool their kids. Some parents interviewed in new research said bullying meant they had no choice.
Research suggests a meal prepared onsite is likely to be the most achievable way of rolling out school lunches in Australia.
There is an ‘unprecedented’ shortage of teachers right across Australia. Education experts say teachers need respect and a more reasonable workload.
Applications for student visas are also at record levels, according to the latest data.
Students reported being less stressed about deadlines, but some staff worry no due dates will increase their workloads.
A new study by early childhood researchers looks at four important features of a centre’s physical environment.
A new study shows how teamwork, empathy and grit – all components of resilience – can be developed through group music making.
An Australian-first study found 16% of surveyed staff at one university experienced food insecurity over the past 12 months.
A new student contribution system is likely to be part of Labor’s promised Universities Accord.
A new Grattan Institute report found only 15% of surveyed teachers have access to a high-quality bank of teaching materials at their school.
About two students in 30 will have developmental language disorder, making it as common as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and much more common than autism.
Three years ago, Australian governments committed to promote equity in schools. But we don’t have a clear definition of what it looks like.
Teachers are increasingly copping abuse from parents and it’s undermining their desire to stay in the profession.
Self-compassion is about talking to yourself like you would talk to a good friend.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated students should learn about the atrocities suffered by Indigenous people. However, appropriately teaching history is only one area that needs to be addressed.
Secondary school exams are here, with all the stress they bring. But parents can help their teenagers stay engaged by getting the motivational basics right and keeping a sense of perspective.
Selective schools provide a ‘best of the best’ education in the public system, but can involve added stress for young people.
There is no such thing as “too young” to start the conversation about consent and children’s literature can help.
A new survey finds science classes are frequently being taught by non-science teachers.
A major review of the Australian Research Council follows years of concerns about political interference, tedious red tape and inadequate funding.
Research which shows you can reliably predict a student’s year 12 results by year 11. This suggests we don’t need a battery of stressful exams to work out what they do next.
A new survey found one quarter of female high school students felt down or worried about choosing a career.
A new report comes at a critical time. Every year, between 5% and 9% of Australian students do not meet year-level expectations in literacy or numeracy.