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Many schools are choosing to install drinking water fountains and bottle refill stations as an intelligent way to encourage healthier lifestyle choices.

According to a information released by the federal government, the rollout of performance assessments for new teachers graduating in 2018 is “lifting the bar on teaching quality”.

2017 NAPLAN results indicated 16.5% of year nine students across Australia were below benchmark in writing. When those same students were in year three, only 2.8% of them were below benchmark. What happened in those six years?

Budding STEM industry professionals went all out last month at the ARS Education annual STEM competition where they created, collaborated and competed with a Makerspace theme.

Although educators claim to value creativity, they don’t always prioritise it. Teachers often have biases against creative students, fearing that creativity in the classroom will be disruptive.

Members of police and security forces, those joining the armed forces have to pledge to abide by codes of conduct and ethics. This academic asks why not compel teachers to formally take an oath? Or is their ethical standards agreement enough?

Principals in one state are flourishing as a result of research-based initiative, designed to reduce burnout and boost efficiency for principals.

Deadly snake species call Australia home and correct first aid treatment is vital. St John Ambulance is urging teachers and school leaders to educate themselves and exercise caution.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines have never been more important to Australia’s future. Is it time to get science labs better resourced at a primary level?

Reports of terrorism fill news bulletins. Should our students be exposed to these reports? How should teachers help them understand them and is it even our job?