Repeating a year can harm a student’s social, emotional and academic needs. This is why schools only recommend it in ‘exceptional circumstances’.
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New research shows early offers do not make a significant difference to how hard a student tries in their final exams or their results.
One of the most effective tools parents have is open, regular, and age-appropriate conversations with their kids.
The treatment of gender-diverse youth in Canadian schools and discussions around gender-diverse frameworks are a prominent and contentious issue in the run-up to the upcoming B.C. election.
Being bullied because of some aspect of who a person is — known as identity-based or bias-based bullying — is extremely harmful to kids’ sense of belonging at school.
Students who experience something unexpected during the exam period may be eligible for special consideration. This can minimise the impact on their overall marks.
Tutoring can go for a short burst to prepare for an exam or it may be a regular thing to help with ongoing learning.
A study in five west African countries found that children fostered by wealthier households were less likely to attend school than children fostered by poorer households.
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.
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.
Try and get your student to focus on one thing at a time – helped by a calm, quiet study environment.
Both parents and school communities can play important roles helping autistic children to thrive.
Schools seeking to retain teachers might consider a proven professional development model: supporting collaborative teacher-led research.
A school psychologist shares tips on when to seek assessment for suspected learning issues and how to help elementary school students with reading.
Book Week is a time to celebrate reading and favourite characters. But not all children like to read.
Our research shows teaching support is significantly linked with students’ motivation during adolescence. And this link strengthens as they get older.
Primary prevention is a crucial but underused component of a comprehensive public health approach to ending the opioid crisis — starting with children.
Schools have been releasing individual results to families since the start of term 3. Today, we have the overall results.
There is regular reporting of ‘poor’ school outcomes for Indigenous students. But we still don’t have clear data on the high rates of these children being suspended or expelled.
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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