australian education system

History textbooks still imply that Australians are white

Despite improvements to their content over time, secondary school history textbooks still imply that Australians are white. Research has shown…

7 years ago

The effect of electronic games on learning

Children who reportedly played electronic games for over one hour per day were identified by their teachers as having poor…

7 years ago

New research shows inequality in education remains

When we think of a “good society” – one that is fair and just – a defining characteristic is likely…

7 years ago

Is overdocumentation causing ‘practice-policy gaps’ in schools?

This month, Adam Voigt warns against the quagmire of overdocumentation. Advocating for simplicity, he says school policy must provide professional…

7 years ago

Why many high-achieving Indigenous students are shunning university

Despite having similar aspirations in primary schools, high-achieving Indigenous students were significantly less likely to want to go to university…

7 years ago

Teaching maths: what does the evidence say actually works?

“I’m just so bad at maths!” Too often we hear that claim uttered in fear and frustration. It’s not just…

7 years ago

Pauline Hanson is wrong, inclusive education is right

Last week, One Nation leader and senator Pauline Hanson suggested it would be better for teachers if students with autism…

7 years ago

Peter Goss: Gonski 2.0 victory for children over politics

In an article published hours after the passage of Gonski 2.0, Grattan Institute's Peter Goss renewed his support for the…

7 years ago

Smart classrooms for digital natives

The first interactive whiteboard was released in the early 90s, but in recent years the positioning of Smart technology in…

7 years ago

Not all students with a disability need funding

The Australian Education Union’s (AEU) claim that over a quarter of a million students with a disability are not receiving…

7 years ago

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