As Australian students begin the final term for 2024, governments are in the middle of a standoff over public school funding for next year.
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The bill aims to set a new “floor” for how much the federal government contributes towards public school funding in Australia. But key states remain unhappy.
We have been evaluating a trial of AI in South Australian schools. Teachers acknowledge the risks but say it can reduce time pressures and help students learn.
A diverse and safe school has to actively involve families and the local community, as well as students and teachers.
Despite the importance of sport in Australia, physical education at some schools is viewed as less important than other core subjects.
In a new project, researchers looked at how to teach high school students to be safer with their phones.
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.
Our two recent studies suggest the way students respond to test questions on computers may not be the same as on paper.
Our research on school students’ sexist behaviour towards teachers shows some school leaders, colleagues and parents are downplaying harassment and abuse.
Book Week is a time to celebrate reading and favourite characters. But not all children like to read.
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.
Our research shows teaching support is significantly linked with students’ motivation during adolescence. And this link strengthens as they get older.
The Philadelphia School District has spent an estimated $130 million per year − adjusted for inflation − on interest and fees over the past 30 years.
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 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.
The national response to the disability royal commission provides yet more uncertainty over the future of special schools in Australia.
The ‘Better and Fairer Schools Agreement’ is a new funding agreement that will have significant power shaping what happens in schools until 2034.
In a new study, school principals speak about how a major part of their jobs is applying for grants. This is because their schools do not have enough basic funds.
There is a new push for ‘explicit teaching’ around Australia. This includes changes for New South Wales schools announced this week.
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Associate Professor in Educational Leadership, Australian Catholic University
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Professor of Education Futures, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Language, Literacy and TESL, University of Canberra
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Professor, School of Education, University of Southern Queensland
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Associate Professor of Education, Charles Sturt University
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Associate Professor in Education, Deakin University
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School Education Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Professor of Education and Public Policy, Durham University
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Professor Emeritus Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne
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