Opinion: Growing enrolments and unmet need in public school infrastructure
While the enrolment boom is good news, it raises some serious issues, writes AEU federal president, Correna Haythorpe
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Tackling the teacher shortage in 2020
The Educator looks at what is being done across Australia’s education system to address the glaring issue of serious teacher shortages
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Teachers ‘overworked and underappreciated’ – report
Excessive workloads and the focus on testing over learning continues to plague Australia’s teachers, who voiced their frustration in a new study
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Targeted praise improves student focus – research
A new US study shows that praising students' desired behaviours more often than scolding disruptive behaviours can provide a major boost to students' on-task behaviours
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How well-prepared parents can help students adjust in school
Parents have as much responsibility as teachers in ensuring that students are ready for learning
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How to get students off to a healthy start in 2020
While parents and schools struggle to keep kids healthy and physically active, a growing number of reports show that many children have a poor diet
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The link between eating disorders and learning outcomes
New research shows a connection between academic success and eating disorders affecting high-achieving female students
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How can Australia level the education playing field?
Two leading education experts say the time has come to make Australian schools truly inclusive
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Steering education in the right direction
The Educator speaks to Hot List 2019 winner Jean Scott about her important role in improving NSW schools
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New study highlights value of social and emotional skills
The OECD study will provide insights on how schools can support students to develop these important skills