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Teachers vote in favour of a fresh start
IEU acting general secretary, Gloria Taylor, tells The Educator why thousands of teachers across NSW and ACT are breathing a big sigh of relief this week.
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Australian Spelling Bee should not be taken seriously, says spelling expert
The Great Australian Spelling Bee does not translate to real world learning and should not be taken seriously by teachers or parents, says a spelling expert.
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Could this be the solution to Australia’s maths decline?
Getting students involved in STEM education requires more than isolated funding initiatives, says professor and author, Kaye Stacey.
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PE teachers have ‘strong anti-fat biases’, report shows
A new study reveals that PE teachers are almost four times more likely to hold negative feelings toward obese children than non-PE trainees.
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Science event aims to inspire teachers and students
Primary school science teachers will come together in August for a hands-on weekend to help them bring science to life.
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Teacher threatened after making religious remarks
A teacher at a secular school has been forced to move schools after receiving threats on social media.
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Primary school class sizes overflowing, but help is on the way
Burgeoning class sizes are putting pressure on already stretched primary school teachers, but thankfully relief isn't far away.
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Report shows spike in higher education enrolments
Christopher Pyne has welcomed a report on higher education student data showing a record number of students in 2014.
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Teachers not up to disability support, says charity
One major charity explains why a trend towards expecting mainstream teachers to support children with a disability is a cause for concern.
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Chief scientist: Australia’s maths performance going backwards
Is the recent STEM push enough to improve Australian students’ maths performance on the global stage?
