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…
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…
ON FIRSTS IN SCHOOLS Struck by his first sight of snow on a distant mountain range, Dr. Nigel J Winnard reflects on the…
What if the AI tools we are trying to limit and caution against were actually essential (or beneficial) to enhancing the critical thinking…
Wrapping up a recent course, one of my students approached and asked to talk. It turns out she wasn’t there to review an…
Australian schools spend millions each year on professional learning, but knowing what truly works – and why – remains a challenge. Despite the…
A national summit has brought together leaders from government, business, education, and community to promote financial confidence, inclusion, and resilience across Australia as…
Strathcona Girls Grammar has announced the appointment of Olivia Cher as the new Head of Middle School, commencing in 2026. Cher brings over…
If you wear glasses, you probably know how handy it is to finally invest in a pair of prescription sunglasses—but can you imagine…
The late Dave Pasquini, my friend and a history teacher at Glenbrook South High School near Chicago, always said “A day without handouts…
ACTFL. (2024). ACTFL Proficiency guidelines 2024. Alexandria, VA: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Block, Nicholas. (2011) The Impact of Two-Way…
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) has released its 2025 Dyslexia Definition—the first revision since its widely recognized 2002 definition that has guided research,…
At the end of every year, I let my 8th grade students do a Mrs. Morris roast, and they do NOT hold back.…