Research shows Indigenous voices and stories are sorely lacking from Australian classrooms. This is key component of truth telling and reconciliation.
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Both government and private schools are full of extremely useful and valuable facilities. But these are often closed to the public.
All Norwegian school children are assessed twice a year on their sense of ‘personal order and social behaviour’.
Repeating a year can harm a student’s social, emotional and academic needs. This is why schools only recommend it in ‘exceptional circumstances’.
One of the most effective tools parents have is open, regular, and age-appropriate conversations with their kids.
Our research shows some New South Wales public school students are being asked to pay for their health and physical education lessons. And those who cannot are missing out.
The Australian Human Rights Commission wants to see anti-racism education in schools, as part of move to address racism across Australian society.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced free school lunches if Labor is re-elected on October 26. The Greens also have a similar idea.
Tutoring can go for a short burst to prepare for an exam or it may be a regular thing to help with ongoing learning.
There are many reasons why children may need to have a significant break from school. It can help to return gradually.
Young people are growing up in an era where – thanks to technology – boredom is rare. This can be challenging for classroom teachers, who want to encourage their students to reflect and contemplate.
School photos are more than mere keepsakes. These images betray much about our younger selves.
The federal education minister has warned ‘stubborn’ states they could miss out on extra funds if they don’t agree to the current offer on school reform.
Fewer than one in ten teen girls surveyed could identify when ovulation happens in a menstrual cycle – even though many of them had had their period for years.
If your child tells you about any anxieties or worries, don’t dismiss them or avoid the subject.
This week, the national 2024 NAPLAN results were released. This comes after families have been receiving individual student results since the beginning of Term 3.
My study clearly shows no long-term decline in NAPLAN results from 2008 to 2022. In 2023, they changed the way the test was organised.
There is a new push for ‘explicit teaching’ around Australia. This includes changes for New South Wales schools announced this week.
Parents and governments are already concerned about children’s safety online – as part of this we need to look more closely at how students’ images are being used by schools.
We surveyed 140 separated Australian parents about their experiences dealing with their child’s school.
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Associate Professor in Educational Leadership, Australian Catholic University
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Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney
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Professor in Early Childhood Education and Community, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer Primary Education, University of Sydney
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