Why female graduates are opting out of science education
A new study shows how gender bias can lead to young women withdrawing from the subject
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Calls grow for education department overhaul
There are increasing calls for the Federal Education Department to be completely overhauled and replaced with a Reserve Bank-like body
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Opinion: Securing the learning experience
An expert explains why cyber-security matters so much in the education sphere
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Are open learning environments the answer?
One Central Coast school has been exploring the most effective classroom environment for student engagement
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The link between 'helicopter parents' and student behaviour
Children with over-controlling parents are more likely to act up in the classroom, a new study has found
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Student stress on the rise – report
New research reveals that the mental health and well-being of Australian students is significantly worse than it was 15 years ago
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Choosing a school isn’t just about academic results
The ‘real-world’ of co-education is not always a gender equal environment, writes Loren Bridge, the executive officer of the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia
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What makes a great music department?
The Educator speaks to Michael Sollis, Musica Viva’s artistic director of education, about the long-reaching benefits of music education
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How school design affects student concentration
To cater to the mix of learning styles, schools are embracing the concept of space and form to stimulate young minds
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Free eye tests for 30,000 Victorian schoolchildren
A new initiative from the Victorian state government will see 30,000 children receive free eye tests and, if needed, glasses