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If your child is in a different class or has changed schools, they may be missing certain friends or confused if old friends are behaving differently.
Young people have reported how consent can be painted as a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ act, rather than an ongoing discussion between sexual partners.
Let your child know it is OK to start small. You don’t have to make ten best friends all at once.
If your child is spending lots of time in sick bay or has extreme difficulty getting ready for school, they could be signs of school refusal.
While study is going to play a large role this year, work out a schedule that allows for rest and the things you enjoy.
The start of the school year can be an anxious time. But parents can help if they talk to their kids, validate their concerns and get back into a routine.
Pregnant Kenyan teens aren’t getting support before or after pregnancy – setting them up for a life of hardship.
They’re crying, but you have to leave and get to work. You spend the rest of the day feeling absolutely wretched. Sound familiar?
In January, named for the two-faced Roman god Janus, it’s fitting to consider how schooling can address lesser-discussed non-cognitive skills like emotional intelligence.
Take a moment to process your feelings – whatever they are. And remember, you don’t have to tell anyone what you got if you don’t want to.
Ask the teacher if – in their view – your child is making an expected or acceptable level of progress, and what evidence tells them this.
It is ‘awards season’ for schools, when students, teachers and families gather for speech days. Research shows giving awards to kids children can be more harmful than helpful.
Building an inclusive STEM workforce requires a long-term commitment from individuals, industry and the government.
Australia’s results from the latest ‘TIMSS’ test show a concerning gender gap in maths for Year 4 and Year 8 students.
The results from the 2023 ‘Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study’ were released on Wednesday night. Year 8 students, who also did the test, held steady.
New research looks at a school in Sydney’s western suburbs, where high numbers of students come from immigrant families.
This week, parents in New South Wales expressed frustration about the number of pupil-free days.
Research shows Indigenous voices and stories are sorely lacking from Australian classrooms. This is key component of truth telling and reconciliation.
Researchers have identified three ways that schools can address inequalities to reach and connect with all children to deliver quality climate and sustainability education.
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Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW
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Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Wollongong
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Professor and Director of the Centre for Inclusive Education, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor in Language, Literacy and TESL, University of Canberra
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Professor of Learning Sciences, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Education, Edith Cowan University
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Associate Professor of Education, Charles Sturt University
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Associate Professor in Educational Leadership, Australian Catholic University
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Senior Lecturer in Education, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor, Faculty of Education and Arts, Australian Catholic University
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Sue Roffey is a Friend of The Conversation.
Honorary Associate Professor, Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, UCL
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Associate Professor, Critical Pedagogies, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor, School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology