Shannon Meyerkort

School belonging and how we can foster it

Discover the lasting impact of school belonging on mental health and how we can enhance belonging in educational contexts.

1 month ago

Why you should host an ILF book swap

The Great Book Swap is a fun way to swap books and raise funds for culturally relevant books for kids…

1 month ago

Meet the Flying Squad

To succeed in this role, one must be able to adapt quickly and interact positively in communities that are different…

2 months ago

What I want you to know about homeschooling

People prejudge reasons for homeschooling, but there are many different reasons for homeschooling, and many different ways of homeschooling.

2 months ago

Teens are the gatekeepers to mental health services: What can schools do to assist?

Teens often act as gatekeepers to mental health services for their peers. A new program is empowering students to support…

2 months ago

What is dyscalculia and how does it affect learning?

Approximately one child in every classroom of 20 will have dyscalculia, yet it isn’t nearly as well-known as its literary…

2 months ago

The impact of 34 years of the marriage bar

In 1932, Thelma – and 800 other married female teachers – received a letter from the Department informing them of…

2 months ago

What happens when things go pear-shaped mid-term?

Effective strategies to support students who suddenly begin to struggle after a strong start to the school year.

2 months ago

Maths and languages to lose 10 percent ATAR bonus in WA

Bonus points awarded to ATAR students studying top maths and languages to be scrapped in Western Australia.

2 months ago

Walking the walk with school culture

In our profile this term, we visit Shenton College in Perth, and learn how the school is truly living its…

2 months ago

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