Mr Smith or Gary? Why some teachers ask students to call them by their first name
Johnny Greig/ Getty Images When you went to school, did you call your teacher Mrs, Ms or Mr, followed by […]
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‘I’m not going to give up’: how to help more disadvantaged young people go to uni and TAFE
Oliver Rossi/ Getty Images On Wednesday, Education Minister Jason Clare hailed an increase in the numbers of Australians starting a
Global rankings fuel hype, but students have more to consider when choosing a uni
At this time of year, many year 12 students are seriously turning their minds to the future. Should they go
‘It feels like I am being forced to harm a child’: research shows how teachers are suffering moral injury
SolStock/Getty Images Australia is in the grip of a teacher shortage. Teachers are burning out, warning the job is no
6 things Australia must do if it’s serious about tackling school bullying
courtneyk/ Getty Images Bullying is arguably one of the most serious issues facing Australia’s schools. About one in four students
School playgrounds are one of the main locations for bullying. How can they be set up to stop it?
Dan Kenyon/ Getty Images Children spend thousands of hours in playgrounds at school. A lot of this time does not
There’s a new ban on vaping in childcare centres, but what else do we need to keep kids safe?
On Monday, the federal government announced new rules to boost safety in the early childhood sector. From September there will
Some students learning English can take at least 6 years to catch up to their peers. How can we support them better?
Rawpixel/ Getty Images About one quarter of Australian school students are learning English as an additional language or dialect. This
‘Microaggressions’ can fly under the radar in schools. Here’s how to spot them and respond
Klaus Vedfelt/ Getty Images Bullying is sadly a common experience for Australian children and teenagers. It is estimated at least