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…
For years, school community life has been spoken about in almost sentimental terms – the sausage sizzle, the fete, the canteen roster –…
Poets start their writing journey with their five senses, jotting notes and observations about what they see, hear, feel, taste, and touch. Help…
By Gemma Kenyon Is going to university still worth it? That’s a question I hear more and more, particularly as families weigh the…
The latest NAPLAN figures tell a familiar story. Overall results in literacy and numeracy are holding steady — but scratch beneath the surface…
From Compliance to Companion: How One District Built an AI Culture That Puts Students First – YouTube Watch On You can watch this…
Paridad Education Consulting will be hosting its sixth annual Multilingual Special Education Symposium on April 16-17. This virtual symposium is designed for educators,…
There’s no single path to becoming a great teacher. Some educators start in traditional classrooms, others arrive after careers that shaped them in…
Youth anxiety, depression, chronic absenteeism, and concerning school behaviors are at an all-time high. At the same time, pandemic disruptions, social media, school…
Although artificial intelligence has created many opportunities in education, such as supporting individualized learning, providing tutoring, and increasing teacher efficiency, it also poses…
The best tools to teach storytelling can also be some of the most ideal ways to engage students, both creatively and more generally…