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Inside the brain science of student belonging

Is professional development the answer to the teacher shortage crisis?

Australia needs "a rethink and reset" of the traditional professional learning model for teachers, a new report says
More professional learning needed to boost literacy outcomes – study

Teachers want more support in learning how to improve students' writing skills, a new survey has found
Supercharging maths teachers’ professional development

James Burnett shares how ORIGO is improving mathematics education in Australia
Sorted for the school year, textbooks and all

From classroom essentials to a new textbook offer, discover how Officeworks for Education can support your school all year round
What makes technology change succeed?

New insights reveal why many school tech projects stall, and how stronger leadership, clearer goals and staff trust can turn things around

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Inside the brain science of student belonging

A leading neuroscientist, wellbeing experts, and a Principal explain why students disengage, and what educators can do before behaviour becomes entrenched
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Look after teachers, and students reap the rewards, study finds

The largest meta-analysis of its kind finds that when teachers are doing well, their students tend to be more motivated and successful
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Exclusive: Have schools gone ‘cart before the horse’ with AI?

Schools are racing to adopt AI, but Australia has almost no local evidence on what it's doing to student learning. Experts weigh in on whether it's time to slow down

Scots College crisis puts school leadership and culture under fire

A CEO's resignation and parent anger over school culture put governance and consent education in the spotlight
The degree built for Australia's next education leaders

Deakin University's Master of Education (Leadership and Learning) is helping teachers step into leadership roles, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and retention
Teacher burnout has become a sustainability crisis for Australian schools

Half of Australian teachers are burnt out, and unsustainable workloads are driving many toward the exit

Inside the brain science of student belonging

A leading neuroscientist, wellbeing experts, and a Principal explain why students disengage, and what educators can do before behaviour becomes entrenched
Look after teachers, and students reap the rewards, study finds

The largest meta-analysis of its kind finds that when teachers are doing well, their students tend to be more motivated and successful
NSW teachers question learning benefits of screens in the classroom

Only 42% say students can shift attention when asked