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Breaking down barriers in geography education
The world is more connected than ever before, yet geography enrolments are declining. One inspirational teacher is bucking this trend
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Is your school’s anti-bullying program making the problem worse?
While schools’ intentions are good, often these programs have not been properly evaluated for effectiveness, says one expert
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‘Teachers need to take lead in education policy debate’ – union
The profession must claim its rightful place in education discussions, says Australian Education Union federal president Correna Haythorpe
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Returning the balance to literacy teaching
An upcoming conference will examine the role of practice informed evidence in affecting pedagogical change
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New deputy director for Catholic education
The National Catholic Education Commission has announced a new deputy director who will take up the role from 5 August
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New report sounds alarm for teacher retention
The national survey of over 7,000 teachers serves as a wake up call for schools, particularly in disadvantaged areas
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New research panel to boost education research
The group brings together some of Australia's most influential academics to share current research, policy and practice in educational leadership
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Collective punishment: fair or farce?
Tasmania is currently the only state to restrict collective punishment in classrooms, and there are now calls for other states and territories follow
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Is initial teacher education up to scratch?
Australian teachers are underprepared for the classroom compared to those in other countries, according to a recent global survey
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How students can become literacy leaders
An online literacy program is improving students’ writing skills by allowing them to create and author original handwritten and self-illustrated books
