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…
This post is sponsored by Library of Parliament Teaching civics can be tough. To support educators, the Parliament of Canada offers free, bilingual,…
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…
FINDING THE SCHOOL THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU Keith Clark of RSAcademics looks at the importance of finding the international school that is…
Balancing tradition and innovation We were intentional about preserving the spirit of Book Week. Familiar elements remained central to the week, now enriched…
Dear We Are Teachers, Lately I’ve noticed a troubling trend among some of the parents at my school: gossip. Whether it’s in Facebook…
When one teacher posted an absurd yearbook photo on her Instagram, it stopped my scroll—and clearly, I wasn’t the only one. Her post…
By Jill Klausing School safety planning must account for all emergencies—not just the extreme. Everyday medical emergencies occur far more often. While most…
Aspiring to a leadership role in education can feel daunting, but it’s a journey fueled by passion, purpose, and a willingness to step…
Quality education must go beyond textbooks and lectures. It should connect students with current events and equip them with skills for real-world engagement.…
If you’ve ever tried to make sense of a big, messy topic, whether it’s anatomy, psychology, or even planning a family vacation, you…
When the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) inaugurated World Teachers’ Day in 1994, the job of a school teacher, though…
On top of arriving to school on time, one of your top commuting goals is probably arriving to school safely. And having functional…