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…
Owls are more than a classroom theme, they are a literal joke factory. Check out these funny owl jokes to challenge students’ thinking,…
Any kid who’s ever seen The Lion King certainly already knows a bit about food chains and food webs (“It’s the CIIIIRRRR-CLE ……
Teach the basics of the scientific method with this free printable science experiment recording worksheet! It’s perfect for elementary-age kids but basic enough…
When middle school teacher Kim Lepre was invited to review this Digital Citizenship Initiative, she expected the usual reminders about online safety. But…
I’ve been teaching middle school for three years and college for six. While differences exist between the two levels, commonalities are present. Students…
Taskade is an AI-powered platform that’s specifically designed to help with tasks using AI bots. The key here is that you are able…
When students of different years of study share a common class, their levels of experience and confidence differ. Students from lower years of…
What if the AI tools we are trying to limit and caution against were actually essential (or beneficial) to enhancing the critical thinking…
A growing body of research shows that creating inclusive and differentiated learning environments can offer significant benefits for schools, including improving young peoples’…
We think every teacher deserves to have their own non-school-related hobbies to help them decompress after a long workday. And if gaming is…