Sarah Jefferson looks at why Schools tend to discourage students from repeating and what choices parents have. We are in the last stretch of the school year and just weeks away from final reports. For some students, results may indicate serious gaps in skills or knowledge. This...
I think my child might need a tutor. Matthew White looks at what parents need to consider first? School tutoring is a huge business. Australian estimates suggest it was worth more than of A$1.5 billion as of 2021. In Australia, we see frequent media reports of parents...
There are some myths about reading that tend to be perpetuated relentlessly. One of them: That graphic novels* don’t count as “real reading.” However, teachers and literacy experts disagree with this. Graphic novels will improve your child's reading skills like any other book would, and they are fantastic...
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a common but relatively unknown disability that affects about 1 in 14 children. Despite its prevalence, many Australian teachers haven’t heard of the disorder, much less know how to help a student living with DLD. The DLD Project Foundation is pushing for...
A Free educational teaching course to tackle declining financial literacy rates in Australian children, has been launched. Financial Basics Foundation has launched Cashed Up, a free suite of financial literacy courses designed for Australian high school students. Supported by Australian Retirement Trust, the program aims to address...
Formal music classes are not the only way to enjoy the rhythms of life, writes Linda Wyrill. As an early childhood music educator, I am intensely aware of the benefits of music to children’s development – especially from the ages of zero to six. Most parents...
Jennifer Aberhart understands the benefits of offering various approaches to the teaching of English. Many lovers of language delight in the literary art of metaphor and allegory. Indeed, whatever our cultural background, many of our fables, parables, and richly metaphoric stories and writings have been revered...
Or is there a better way to talk about achievement? Asks Sarah Jefferson It’s become a ritual in our family – after a long day at his rowing regatta, my 17-year-old son and I get fast food on the way home. I am sure there are...
Monash University Study Highlights the Importance of Family Planning for New Mothers When a new baby arrives, life can be all about adjusting to your little one’s needs. But while you’re focused on sleepless nights, feeding schedules, and baby milestones, something equally important might slip through...
Timothy McKenry advises that there are many reasons why a child should learn a musical instrument. Not only does it give them the opportunity to make music, a significant body of research points to benefits for cognitive and academic achievement. This is why a current New South...
