education

QLD pushes for ‘respectful relationships’ taught in all state schools

The program is part of the Queensland Government’s first-ever framework to address sexual violence...

4 years ago

Don’t just solve for x: letting kids explore real-world scenarios will keep them in maths class

Surveys of senior students indicate they believe maths is too hard, too guarded by a rigid set of rules and…

4 years ago

“It’s overwhelming” what’s happening in schools every day, John Marsden warns

We interview one of Australia’s most iconic school principals and world-renowned young adult fiction author, John Marsden.

4 years ago

Teacher stabbed: How can we combat violence against school staff?

Amid increasing reports of violence against teachers on school grounds, what is being done to safeguard staff?

5 years ago

Growing numbers of students continue learning after school

Almost 70% of NSW Year 12 school leavers continue on to further education or training within six months of finishing…

5 years ago

Maths to be compulsory for students

Maths will be compulsory for all students in the revised NSW curriculum.

5 years ago

Excluded and refused enrolment: report shows illegal practices against students with disabilities in Australian schools

Shocking stats: More than 12% of students with disability are being refused school enrolment, and over 40% are being excluded…

5 years ago

National gov’t backs phonics with new funding

This received a mixed reception from educators as many insist the $10m allocation would be better spent elsewhere. 

5 years ago

What QLD schools are doing with $180,000 to tackle cyberbullying

One enterprising 11-year-old from Camp Hill, Florence Hill, has been funded to create a digital animation with support from her…

5 years ago

The aquanaut who turned to teaching to engage students

“I took two students over to Taiwan in November and they presented their design- thinking project to an audience of…

5 years ago

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