A UK hack shows Australia needs to be very careful about its CCTV trial for daycare centres, reports Lauren Brocki, Alicia Phillips and Kelli-Anne Price It has been a horror year for early childhood education and care in Australia, amid ongoing reports and allegations of abuse...
Education experts say flexible school models could curb teacher burnout and boost student success — it’s time to rethink the school day. Reimagining the School Day The traditional 8:30 am to 3:15 pm school day was designed for another era — and it’s no longer serving modern...
Many children who resist school aren’t being defiant — they’re overwhelmed. Learn how to spot the signs of school refusal and support your child with empathy and early help. When school mornings turn into battles As Term 4 begins, many parents are bracing for the return of...
Across Australia, more families are choosing to homeschool. How can we make sure they do it well? asks Rebecca English, Chris Krogh and David Roy According to NSW figures released late last month, homeschooling registrations in the state more than doubled between 2019 and 2024, from...
Parents play an important role in teaching their children about sex and relationships, write researchers Jennifer Power, Alexandra James and Thomas Norman. But their new report shows many parents – fathers in particular – find it mortifying. Our national survey of 1,918 parents shows they are...
From cooperative space adventures teaching neurodivergent teens collaboration to VR taking biology students inside the human body, educators are harnessing the power of play. Educators Ben Loveridge, Matthew Harrison, Dr Alexander Bacalja, and Jess Rowlings each look at different ways to encourage student motivation, engagement, and collaboration...
We tracked 72,000 NSW public school students over a decade and found 19% had been suspended or expelled. Report by researchers Kristin R. Laurens, Lauren M. Piltz and Linda J. Graham Suspending or expelling a student is the most serious disciplinary measure available to schools. Research tells us...
Soaring house prices may be locking people into marriages, reports Stephen Whelan and Luke Hartigan House prices continued to rise across Australia in June, recent data shows. Nationally, prices have risen about 38% in the past five years. Higher housing prices are simply one contributor, albeit a...
NSW daycares face a whopping $500k in fines if there's a breach of safety rules. Will this ensure safety? asks Erin Harper The New South Wales government has proposed huge fines to crack down on childcare providers who breach safety rules. New laws, introduced to the state parliament...
Bullying in schools can have a devastating impact on victims. Research shows it can lead to reduced academic performance, depression, anxiety and even suicidal behaviour. So, preventing and reducing bullying is an urgent priority for governments as well as families and schools. However, a common obstacle to...
