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…
Originally published in TEACH Magazine, April 2026 Issue By Karen Wilfrid Monday morning, I open the weekly calendar that our school secretary sends out,…
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…
President Trump and his team value multilingualism As automated translation improves and college language program enrollments drop, it’s encouraging to hear how valuable…
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…
And all we could see – between river and sky – was flora and fauna, and all we could hear was the bubbling…
Moving Beyond Binary Thinking about Language in the Classroom The concept of academic language is most widely attributed to Jim Cummins, who introduced…
While the teacher shortage has been a persistent problem in Australia since the 1970s, worsening youth mental health issues, soaring administrative workloads, and…
This article is sponsored by Catholic Education Network (CEnet). The not-for-profit organisation has raised the bar by launching its AI-powered tool, cechat,…
School may have just started, but everybody deserves something to keep them motivated on the more challenging work days… like having a vacation…
Looking for great ways to help students learn to work together, listen carefully, communicate clearly, and think creatively? Try some of these awesome…
As more than 200,000 Year 12 students across Australia prepare for their ATAR exams, the stress they face highlights a bigger national issue:…
By Nupur Bagoria Every year, the Bush Fellowship program recognizes remarkable individuals who are already making a difference in their communities—and empowers them…
The five-paragraph essay is a classic assignment. It includes an opening paragraph with a thesis statement, three main idea paragraphs with supporting evidence,…
Recent federal directives insisting upon English-only communications in public institutions should be a cause for concern not only for liberals committed to equity…
As families prepare for another exciting school year, there’s one simple ingredient that can set students up for success: sleep. Quality sleep is…