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Stress blocks learning more than teachers realise, study shows
Teachers may be expecting too much too soon, as new findings show stressed students simply can’t absorb instructions, no matter how clearly delivered
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Schools are in crisis globally, new study reveals
A new survey of 2,800 school staff across 196 countries shows why education systems must change tack when it comes to teacher wellbeing and workloads
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How purpose-driven leaders are reshaping Australia’s schools
As burnout bites, leaders are finding smarter ways to share the load, support teachers and lift results without piling on more pressure
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The state of the world in 2026 has teens on edge – study
Students are voicing concerns about the future in ways not seen before, cutting across geography and socioeconomic background, research shows
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Supporting school principals through reflective supervision
Reflective supervision isn’t a quick fix but can help principals feel less alone and stay in the job, writes Principal Deb Netolicky
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Turning up the volume on youth wellbeing through music
New research shows that community-based music programs built on belonging, learning, and empowerment can play a powerful role in boosting young people’s wellbeing
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The ‘upward bullying’ epidemic plaguing school leadership
A new report urges a shift from viewing upward bullying as interpersonal conflict to recognising it as a serious organisational and governance risk
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Australia needs the Humanities now more than ever
Australia’s focus on STEM and NAPLAN has pushed Humanities aside, but new data shows the cost is declining civic knowledge and social cohesion, writes author Katrina Davey
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Why mid-career teachers are most at risk of leaving — and what schools can do about it
Years of pressure are driving mid-career teachers out, but system-level changes and school-based support can rebuild morale and keep them teaching
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Inside the culture of ‘gatekeeping’ holding Australia’s schools back
Inside education departments, a culture of fear and self-protection is undermining Principals while crucial information is kept behind closed doors
