Of course parents want to keep tweens and teens safe. Here’s why you should also encourage them to take risks
Parents may have heard of the dangers of being a “helicopter parent”. Of hovering so close to their kids that […]
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The Coalition wants to see more Indigenous students go to private schools. Is this a smart idea?
Attila Csaszar/Getty Images The Coalition is signalling it wants to see more disadvantaged Aboriginal students go to private schools. In
‘No, I want Mum!’ Does it feel like your child has a favourite parent?
Elva Etienne/Getty Images Many parents have experienced the sting of hearing “no, I want Mum!” Or “only Dad can put
NZ wants a high-tech future. Its proposed physics curriculum may make that harder
Getty Images New Zealand is placing big bets on science and technology, with plans to boost high-tech research funding by
High school students are protesting against One Nation. What’s the point if they can’t vote?
Hundreds of high school and university students are expected to skip classes today as part of a nationwide student walkout
High school students are planning to protest tomorrow. This is how they can stay safe
FG Trade/Getty Images High school and university students around Australia will take time out of classes tomorrow to protest against
The NAPLAN fine print we missed: the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students is growing
Abstract Aerial Art/Getty Images Last week’s NAPLAN results landed with their usual media splash. There were headlines worrying about the
Education ministers are worried about technology use in schools. Should they be?
Thirdman/ Pexels Australia’s education ministers are increasingly asking if there is too much screen time in schools. Phones are already
No degree is AI-proof. But delaying specialisation may offer students an edge
Getty Images Choosing a university degree has never been straightforward. Students and parents have always asked which courses and majors