Australian schools

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

Teachers skilling up through online learning

Every state and territory issues specific requirements for professional development (PD) requirements for continued registration of teachers. Amid constant discussion…

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

Teens who are both bully and victim at higher risk of self-harm

A new Australian study shows that teenagers who have been both a victim and a bully are at greatest risk…

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

Coding, Pi: technology’s progress and its place in curriculum

Already coding has become an essential part of the curriculum for many schools and has managed to spread beyond the…

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

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