It has been predicted we will need 1,627 more classes for primary students nationally before 2025, and to respond to this demand we need to fix the gender imbalance in the teacher workforce.
The latest What Kids Are Reading report finds that secondary school students aren’t challenging themselves – and it could limit their choices later in life.
Research shows that for children, the most important aspect of school life are the relationships they build with their friends and teachers.
Research in England has found that the proposed test was no more accurate than the teacher’s judgement in identifying children with reading difficulties.
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Education Minister Simon Birmingham is right to be concerned about the number of children struggling with literacy - but this test is not the solution.
Both men and women are capable of being excellent teachers, and we want both in our schools.
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Many parents are demanding less technology use in the classroom due to the amount of screen time children get at home. This story explores whether maths education and technology go hand in hand.
The continuing decline in the numbers of male primary school teachers suggests more attention needs to be placed on retaining those already in the profession.
The ability to write quickly and effortlessly allows children to focus on translating ideas into writing.
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Writing is a fundamental outcome indicator of learning across subjects and grades. The latest NAPLAN results tell us we need to do more to empower children with these skills.
Parents need to adopt new roles to encourage learning when their kids transition to primary school.
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The transition from early learning parent involvement to primary school level often leads to less face time with school and teachers and more home-based support for children.
Tests and exams can be difficult for autistic children.
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Over the years, our understanding of how language and learning are linked has shifted and changed. There is ample evidence about the value of mother-tongue-based multilingual education.
Having good, well-trained teachers in their early lives benefits children enormously.
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