An investment in a national school food program today is an investment in a stronger Canada tomorrow.
(Shutterstock)
From reducing families’ grocery bills to boosting the economy, school meals offer far-reaching benefits, fostering both immediate well-being and long-term economic prosperity.
Alexander Grey/ Unsplash
Children are often allowed to freely explore their identities in early childhood services. But when they get to school, they are categorised as ‘boys’ or ‘girls’.
The Binung Ma Na Du Cultural Stories and Living Histories on Wakka Wakka Country project
Researchers worked with Wakka Wakka Elders and local community members to co-design curriculum resources for local schools.
Exxon Mobil Corp.’s campus in East Baton Rouge Parish, left, received millions in tax abatements to the detriment of local schools, right.
An estimated 95% of US cities provide economic development tax incentives to woo corporate investors, taking billions away from schools.
Building a sense of community is critical for students to thrive.
Maskot / Getty Images
Giving students a voice in decision-making helps foster well-being, research has found.
Exxon Mobil Corp.’s campus in East Baton Rouge Parish, left, received millions in tax abatements to the detriment of local schools, right.
Barry Lewis/Getty Images, Tjean314/Wikimedia
An estimated 95% of US cities provide economic development tax incentives to woo corporate investors, taking billions away from schools.
Year-round schooling can assist low-income parents in need of child care.
kali9/E+ Collection via Getty Images
An education expert explains the potential benefits and drawbacks of year-round schooling in Philadelphia.
Joel Carrett/ AAP
A new Grattan Institute report provides a plan to ensure at least 90% of Australian school students can read well.
John Dewey was a proponent of active learning.
FatCamera via Getty Images
Educational philosopher John Dewey saw America’s schools as a place for students from different backgrounds to learn from one another.
Scholars say Israel is intentionally destroying education and cultural institutions in Gaza. Here smoke rises following Israeli bombardments in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Jan. 17, 2024.
(AP Photo/Mohammed Dahman)
Scholars say Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s schools, universities and museums are part of an ongoing project to destroy Palestinian people, identity and ideas.
Erik Anderson/AAP
For the past year, a Senate inquiry has been looking at “increasing disruption in Australian school classrooms”.
Bianca De Marchi/ AAP
The question of whether it’s a good idea to educate boys and girls separately has been debated in Australia for at least 160 years.
Gaelle Marcel/ Unsplash
Bullying is not going away. The eSafety Commission recently revealed a 40% jump in cyberbullying reports.
Darren England/AAP
This is a big year for Australian education. State and federal governments are working out a major agreement on schools reform and the question of funding looms large.
Caspar Camille Rubin/ Unsplash
Many English teachers are thinking seriously about how gaming applies in their classrooms. But opinions are divided about how to approach it.
Carol Turner, Dujuan Hoosan and Megan Hoosan at the launch of In My Blood it Runs in Mparntwe.
Maya Newell (used with permission)
Research shows the many benefits of First Nations-led education systems and schooling.
Katerina Holmes/Pexles
Lunchboxes should have food for concentration, growth and health as well as something to drink.
Some researchers predict social robots will become common in K-12 classrooms.
selimaksan/E+ Collection/Getty Images
Social robots can be useful tools to help students learn about programming, but here’s why they won’t be replacing classroom teachers anytime soon.
Shutterstock
Year 9 teachers say students often drift off to ‘never-never land’. How can we do this tough but crucial year differently?
Richard Stachman/Unsplash
From keeping up routines, to making contact with new teachers, there are many things families can do to lay the groundwork for a more positive school year ahead.