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Talking about suicide at school does not encourage it
At this point in time, research findings indicate that schools can talk about self-harm and suicide positively and safely when…
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Nature trumps nurture for academic achievement
The influence of genes on school achievement has now been well established by researchers using the “natural experiment” afforded by identical and…
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Education researchers call for ‘slow school’ movement
Australian schools are caught up in a “cult of speed” - largely driven by NAPLAN reporting, which is focused on…
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Radical rethink needed to staff rural schools
Rural teaching needs a rethink, and a brand new specialised image to remedy the dearth of teachers willing to get…
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Technology in the classroom to improve primary maths
Parents are demanding less screen time at school to balance the screens their kids watch at home. As a result,…
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What is creativity and why do schools need it?
Although educators claim to value creativity, they don’t always prioritise it. Teachers often have biases against creative students, fearing that creativity in…
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To empower students with effective writing skills, handwriting matters
Writing is fundamental to the school curriculum as a means to demonstrate learning across subjects and grades. However, the writing…
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Infographic: Are we making progress on Indigenous education?
Is progress actually being made on Indigenous education? This infographic looks at various areas including policy, scholarships, school leadership, literacy…
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A.I. holds potential for education, but must be used wisely
Data big and small have come to education, from creating online platforms to increasing standardised assessments. But how can AI…
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Building a child’s spoken word bank can boost capacity to read
Children’s oral vocabulary – their knowledge of the sounds and meanings of words – is strongly positively associated with their reading all…
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