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…
By Kirsten Currie and Shannon Shute May we seek to understand. May we celebrate differences. May we help build positive community. Not only…
Welcome to the November 2025 Edtech Show & Tell, in which our editors share some of the new edtech products that have caught…
Researchers at the University of Chicago recently put AI detection tools to the test, comparing hundreds of human-generated pieces of writing to AI-generated…
Interpersonal communication theories not only help students navigate personal and professional relationships but also strengthen teacher-student connections. Drawing on Orón (2018) and Orón…
When students of different years of study share a common class, their levels of experience and confidence differ. Students from lower years of…
When Catriona Vo stepped into her first classroom, she wasn’t just beginning a career – she was answering a calling. Guided by mentors…
A new study, based on 120 studies on effective reading instruction conducted across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East and covering…
Dear We Are Teachers, I love teaching, but financially, I’m drowning. After rent, groceries, gas, and student loans, I barely scrape by each…
During the course of a school day, sometimes you just need a break. Does that break have to include a video of a…
By Mark Sciberras Every year, as part of her role as a primary school teacher, my wife used to spend hours painstakingly reorganising…