When you’re in the classroom, that’s where you want your mind to be. After all, it’s hard to focus on the students in…
By Gillian Woodhouse Australia’s schools are still too often measured by ATAR scores, NAPLAN results and exam rankings. But those numbers tell only…
Originally published in TEACH Magazine, April 2026 Issue By Karen Wilfrid Monday morning, I open the weekly calendar that our school secretary sends out,…
The longer the semester wears on, the harder it can be to focus on grading, planning, or other admin-centric tasks that don’t directly…
As artificial intelligence continues to expand its presence in schools, the need to educate educators and support staff also continues to grow. And…
President Trump and his team value multilingualism As automated translation improves and college language program enrollments drop, it’s encouraging to hear how valuable…
Most of today’s students have never known a world without technology, which significantly impacts their attention spans (“Digital Dementia: How Screens and Digital Devices Impact Memory” 2023). Microsoft…
Barrie Olson moves us beyond linear literacy instruction For decades, reading instruction in the US has been the subject of debate while student…
Cultural humility Not cultural awareness but cultural humility. The most effective leaders arrive ready to learn before they lead. They listen to understand…
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from a distant technological concept to an everyday tool accessible to our…
After some 21 years teaching online in the University system, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no absolute one thing that…
Despite being a fixture of school education for 17 years, NAPLAN’s purpose remains under the microscope, with many experts questioning whether it is…
In May 2023, Federal Health Minister Mark Butler flagged vaping as the number one behavioural issue in high schools. At that time, studies…
Across Australia, schools are stepping up and introducing creative programs, rethinking learning spaces and finding smarter solutions to meet the evolving needs of…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for a proposal to create a national center that would promote Russian as a second language…
Dear We Are Teachers,I’m reaching out because I’m at my wit’s end trying to engage the parents of my 7th graders who just…
Welcome to the August 2025 Edtech Show & Tell, in which our editors share some of the new edtech products that have caught…
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from a distant technological concept to an everyday tool accessible to our…
Victoria has long prided itself on being “The Education State” – a boast that is printed on everything from car numberplates to official…