When parents become the threat: what schools can do to protect staff
Australia's schools are contending with a growing and largely invisible crisis — not in the classroom, but at the school gate
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Gaming, social media build key skills, study finds
A new study finds social media and gaming help young people develop skills, express themselves and feel they belong, not just cause harm
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The Hunter STEMM Academy built to turn students into scientists
Callaghan College and the University of Newcastle launch a STEMM Academy, giving Hunter students hands-on access to university labs and science careers
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Did public money for Catholic schools bankroll a political scandal?
Evidence before ICAC alleges Catholic Schools NSW money flowed to the NSW Liberal Party for branch-stacking
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Research challenges narrative behind under-16 social media ban
New ACU research across 90 studies challenges fear-based policy narratives and calls on educators to support positive digital engagement in schools
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Can you teach good character?
A new initiative is turning the volume up on the conversation about what it means to cultivate good character, and why it matters now more than ever
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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
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‘Depressingly predictable’: Principal health and wellbeing in ‘dramatic decline’
Stress, burnout and workload pressures are reaching critical levels, alarming new research shows
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Opinion: Teaching students to think with AI – not cheat with it
Universities face a stark choice: keep chasing AI cheats, or redesign learning so students use it wisely while proving they can still think
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What keeps principals in the job
The findings highlight what systems – not just individuals – need to change