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School photo editing scandal shocks parents
Families are furious after finding out 50+ female students' school photos were censored in the school yearbook.
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First School Strike 4 Climate since 2019 eyes May 21
Year 12 student Sophie Chiew, a School Strike 4 Climate activist said, "The Morrison Government could be protecting our climate,…
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Gov unveils “record investment in Australian schools”
Government schools get the biggest increase, promised the government in a Tuesday announcement.
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‘Insulting’ and ‘degrading’: budget funding for childcare may help families but educators are still being paid pennies
The government has committed an additional A$1.7 billion over five years to reduce the cost of childcare for around 250,000…
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We have the evidence for what works in schools, but that doesn’t mean everyone uses it
By June 2020, the COVID-19 crisis had forced schools to close in 188 countries, disrupting the learning of more than…
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Learning from disruption: Why we should rethink the place of NAPLAN in our schools
What’s the promise and price paid by our school systems, children, educators and families for NAPLAN, particularly in its current…
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Popping toys, the latest fidget craze, might reduce stress for adults and children alike
Objects people fidget with include paper clips, USB thumb drives, earbuds and sticky tape. But people also buy specialized items…
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Global Teacher Prize submission date extended
Inspiring teachers and students now have until 16 May to submit their application...
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Time’s run out for NAPLAN, says teacher union
The annual NAPLAN tests, which commenced in schools this week, are simply not fit for purpose, according to public school…
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To understand racism, kids must empathise with its impact — and teachers must embrace discomfort
This kind of education is known as “pedagogies of discomfort”. It involves teachers deliberately placing students in situations where they…
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