If your child has ever dug their heels in on the morning of school athletics day, or refused to speak in front of the class, you’re not alone.
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Half of Year 6 students met or exceeded the national ‘proficient standard for ICT literacy’ in the latest round of testing.
New data shows more than one quarter of Australian students receive a disability adjustment. This is up from 18% in 2015.
Just when one child is ready, another can’t find a shoe, someone remembers homework and someone else starts crying because they want more breakfast.
The budget papers included a significant announcement about funding for school students with disabilities.
A US-based education tech provider announced a cybersecurity incident affecting its Canvas platform – used by institutions around the world, including Australia.
It’s that time when schools and parents typically meet for parent-teacher interviews. What should parents ask to get the most of these sessions?
In the middle of a teacher shortage, there are thousands of qualified teachers who are not working in schools.
Boys were twice as likely as girls to be identified with specific learning difficulties
Look out for programs that give kids a choice, include at least some outdoor time and have a mix of different activities.
School camps are not just a break from normal classes. They can teach self-reliance, leadership and problem solving.
At some schools, a significant number of parents never even open student reports.
AI can provide clear, polished responses. This signals to learners that deep mental engagement is no longer necessary.
Australia has seen ambitious First Nations education policies before. Ambition alone does not guarantee change.
NAPLAN’s boss says it’s ‘horrendous’ some schools are using the test to determine school entry.
Whenever a major test suffers a glitch, questions are immediately asked about a return to pens and paper.
Teachers need to spend a lot of time face-to-face with students. But they also do a significant amount of work beyond the classroom.
A new study surveyed 130 primary and high school teachers about their views on school break times.
A new study looks at what parents want in school lunch programs. And how much they would be willing to pay to support them.
Packing lunchboxes everyday can seem like a thankless and impossible task. It needs to be healthy, low waste … and something your child will actually eat.
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