Here’s why we can’t just shrug it off, writes Kylie Message More than half of Australia’s universities dropped in global rankings recently. Individual results always bounce around. But this drop, via the Centre for World University Rankings, suggests the decline of Australia’s standing in many global rankings...
When a prestigious school disciplined students with isolation and overnight tents, it sparked outrage and a bigger question. With suspensions climbing across the country, how should schools handle poor behaviour? We look at what the science says about getting teens back on track....
Handwriting is more than neat letters. Experts say writing by hand helps children build brain connections for learning, memory and literacy....
Help children settle back into school after the winter holidays with 10 practical tips for routines, lunches, sleep, organisation and first-week worries....
To understand why reading is difficult, one must first understand the physiology of reading. As you are reading this sentence, your eyes are making a series of rapid movements, called saccades, from one word to the next. During these saccades, the processing of visual information is...
The greatest growth in independent school attendance was in inner regional areas, for example, Camden, Wagga Wagga, and Lismore. In these locations, attendance at independent schools increased by 7% since 2008. Attendance at government schools dropped by 9%....
Recently, the Victorian government announced it is revamping its student reporting for public schools. What does this mean for teachers and families? asks Ilana Finefter-Rosenbluh and Lucas Walsh...
The government says combined with other changes to the minimum wage, this will mean about $255 more per week for a typical full-time educator, compared to December 2024....
This Salmon Crunch Pie is a hearty, budget-friendly family meal that turns canned salmon, eggs and a simple cheesy crust into something far more special than the sum of its parts. It is filling, tasty and works well warm for dinner or cold the next...
A new food rescue idea is bringing “wonky” artisan bread to family tables — and it could help reduce waste as well as the weekly shop....
