NAPLAN has ‘insidious’ influence on teaching practices, new study shows
The test is covertly shaping everything from staff and resource allocation to curriculum decisions and teaching priorities, the research found
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Mathematics education vital for engaged and informed citizenry
Two experts discuss the findings of a recent study into the connections between citizenship education and mathematics education
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Australia's public schools: An investment in the future
The Educator speaks to Pat Murphy, president of the Australian Government Primary Principals Association
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International students need support to increase peer collaboration
International students are less likely to collaborate with peers during their studies than their domestic counterparts, new research shows
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ACU Centre to advance reading instruction and student outcomes
The launch of the centre will signal an exciting time for the future of literacy education in Australia
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How teachers can help young people evaluate online content in a post-truth world
The Educator speaks to Associate Professor Laura Scholes of the ACU's Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education
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The Illawarra Grammar School to get new principal
She has over 40 years of experience in Australia's educational community
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End of year science exams do not provide the full picture – research
These exams fail to provide students with enough questions that include or require visual representations, despite them being common practice in the classroom
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Outgoing ASPA president reflects on teaching and principalship
From biology teacher to ASPA president, Andrew Pierpoint looks back on the triumphs and challenges of a life in education
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Middle leader shortage looming – study
A new report raises serious concerns about the sustainability of the leadership pipeline in Australia's schools