The Conversation

Should we stream maths classses?

It’s common to ‘stream’ maths classes. But grouping students by ability can lead to ‘massive disadvantage’

1 week ago

Why do we have single sex schools?

What's the history behind one of the biggest debates in education?

3 months ago

First Nations students are engaged in primary school but face racism and limited opportunities to learn Indigenous languages

New research probes experiences of Indigenous students, and investigates what these students want and need from their education experience.

1 year ago

The My School website has just been updated. What makes a ‘good’ school?

Is the local public school the best option or would another public, faith-based or independent school be a better fit?

1 year ago

What do the NAPLAN test changes mean for schools and students?

Australia’s education ministers have just announced changes to NAPLAN that will start right away including bringing the testing date forward

1 year ago

Why are teachers mostly female? Because men get better pay in other professions

Clearly, the concentration of women in teaching is problematic from a gender equality perspective. Parents, students and schools value the…

5 years ago

How physical activity in Australian schools can help prevent depression in young people

Physical activity programs within schools should also address the health, mental health and stress-reduction motivations for engaging in physical activity…

5 years ago

How teachers can identify and help young people self-medicating trauma with drugs and alcohol

They may be constantly on-edge and on the look-out for danger. Trouble sleeping and concentrating are also common.

5 years ago

For the sake of kids, embrace math

Teachers in both Canada and Australia feel neither competent nor confident in math and, frankly, they are the first to…

5 years ago

How to beat exam stress

Nearly half (47%) of Australian students report they feel very tense when they study, and 67% report feeling very anxious…

5 years ago

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