Wellbeing

NAPLAN can make students more anxious – study

Policymakers and educators are being urged to clarify NAPLAN’s purpose and boost emotional and academic support for students

Inside the new program helping Australia’s pre-service teachers thrive

A successful three-pronged approach is equipping early-career educators with the tools to prioritise their mental health

What really drives student achievement in NAPLAN?

Groundbreaking research reveals two key determinants in boosting students' academic outcomes in the classroom

How schools can encourage children to report bullying

Why do Australian schools struggle to address bullying effectively? An expert points to strained resources, unclear communication, and misunderstood parental expectations

Student behaviour improving, new data shows

A new survey shows 87% of students are less distracted in the classroom and 81% of students have seen improved learning

What supports do Australia's principals need in 2025?

Andy Mison, President of the Australian Secondary Principals Association, shares his insights

The state of play for primary school principals in 2025

The Educator speaks to Angela Falkenberg, President of the Australian Primary Principals Association

No tolerance, no fear: A leadership approach to school safety

When leaders show vulnerability and share how bullying impacts them personally, it sends a powerful message, an expert tells The Educator

Wellbeing strategies for principals to thrive in 2025

The Educator speaks with Happy School founder Steve Francis about how leaders can enhance both their staff's wellbeing and morale, as well as their own

An Australian first: Staff-wide mental health program transforms school's culture

Waverley College has become the first Australian school to train 100% of its staff in Youth Mental Health First Aid