Administration
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Higher salaries might attract teachers but pay isn’t one of the top 10 reasons for leaving
A $30,000 increase in the salary ceiling may retain long-serving staff, but what effect would $30,000 spent to reduce workload…
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Face-to-face teaching hours slashed, time in lieu for after-hours school activities, among wins for Victorian teachers in new union agreement
Other outcomes from the negotiations mean that, for the first time, Victorian teachers will be able to access hour for…
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Once a form of ‘social camouflage’, school uniforms have become impractical and unfair. Why it’s time for a makeover
Studies have shown girls are more active when wearing a sports uniform.
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Seamless furniture refurb turns heads at SA school
The project included a significant refurbishment of the school’s original 1952 Spence building and was made possible through a $13.8…
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Literacy learning levels post-pandemic
Investigating trending tools for literacy education, we sought key industry perspectives for the hottest tips, trends, and literacy programme delivery…
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Lots of schools are moving to ‘hot desking’. Is there any benefit for my child?
Designers of modern school furniture claim a range of physical and psychological health benefits for students. These include breaking the…
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Tools to make classrooms more inclusive
As a concept, inclusion is often associated with minority groups such as people who experience disability, but inclusion is about…
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In debates about opening schools, we’re neglecting an important voice: our children’s
Schools in New South Wales are on track to reopen by October 25 following four months of closure. The state…
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Library learning zone refurb boom
Schools are increasingly looking to create a range of learning zones with their library refurbishment, according to the experts we caught…
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More sleep, less traffic: here’s what we know about the benefits of staggered school start (and finish) times
"School start times, particularly for older students, should be delayed..."
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