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…
By Daniel Long Algebra in eighth grade is more than just another math class—it’s a gateway. Students who take algebra early are more…
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…
Recent national data paints a concerning picture for science in Australian classrooms. The NAP–Science Literacy assessment found that 43% of Year 6 students…
Large undergraduate classes create particular teaching challenges. A daunting challenge is providing personalized, meaningful learning support at a scale that meets the needs of hundreds…
Barrie Olson moves us beyond linear literacy instruction For decades, reading instruction in the US has been the subject of debate while student…
ON FIRSTS IN SCHOOLS Struck by his first sight of snow on a distant mountain range, Dr. Nigel J Winnard reflects on the…
From classrooms and living rooms to boardrooms and factories, AI continues to be used to automate tasks quickly and efficiently, freeing up valuable…
Gisela Ernst-Slavit and Margo Gottlieb are changing the mindset for educating multilingual learners Most education systems, despite their growth in numbers of multilingual…
Many teachers take on side jobs (tutoring, babysitting, handiwork, pet-sitting) to earn a little extra income or put their skills to use in…
By Dr. Steve Truch We all wrestle with screen time, and for educators and parents, the challenge lies in striking a healthy balance.…
Distance learning is here to stay. Both students and educators were required to quickly pivot to distance platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic without adequate preparation…
If you’ve ever organized faculty development, you know the usual routine: run workshops, get sign-in sheets, and maybe send a feedback survey. While useful, these activities don’t always tell…
Public schools have long carried the heaviest load when it comes to educating Australia’s most disadvantaged kids. Now, two leading education experts say…
Twenty public schools across the ACT have been forced to close – some entirely, others in part – after coloured craft sand used…
Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten tired of having to tuck your shirt in—because you wouldn’t be alone. Perhaps you’re tired of…
As schools have familiarised themselves with the way AI works and the many ways it can be used to make life in classrooms…