While study is going to play a large role this year, work out a schedule that allows for rest and the things you enjoy.
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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.
We found those who accepted their emotions, without judgement, felt more positive during the wait. This strategy also worked after students got their results, regardless or what they were.
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.
Try and get your student to focus on one thing at a time – helped by a calm, quiet study environment.
Don’t forget about your wellbeing as you plan your life beyond school. Prospective students should ask questions about academic, financial and health supports available at universities.
A new report analyses responses from more than 13,430 Australian students to understand their school experiences and how these impact on maths performance.
In our new research we looked at what impact breakfast has on students’ motivation to learn and their academic achievement.
The federal government has just released a long-awaited report about anti-discrimination laws and religious schools in Australia.
Next week, Australian schools will begin NAPLAN tests for students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
The push to increase enrolments to 1.8 million by 2050 comes at a time when classes are heading online. This makes it harder to foster a vital sense of belonging for students.
Studies have found problems occur when students carry bags that weigh more than 20% of their body weight.
From keeping up routines, to making contact with new teachers, there are many things families can do to lay the groundwork for a more positive school year ahead.
Research suggests schools need to be empowered to listen to students who are disengaging with school and respond in flexible ways.
Not enough time is being set aside for school counselors and psychologists to help students work on mental health issues, a professor of school psychology says.
Our study – based on a survey of more than 70,000 NSW high school students – looked at what impacts upon their ‘academic buoyancy’.
College students who postpone medical care to save money end up paying for it down the line in the form of worse health, a researcher contends.
School nurses are ‘real nurses’. And they can do everything from hearing checks and helping with injuries, to managing complex medical conditions at school.
The Universities Accord draft report says universities have an ‘obligation to students to foster belonging’. It also notes ‘too few’ Australians are completing their degrees.
Most young people will have patches during their school career where it feels hard. Sometimes this will lead families to ask whether a new school is the best option.
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