Active zones and mini retreats – Fatemeh Aminpour looks at how to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids An estimated 15–20% of children are neurodivergent, with diagnoses rising each year. They may have a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. We know many neurodivergent children...
A simple book swap could help put thousands of books into the hands of First Nations children. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is calling on schools, families and communities to get involved—and it’s easier than you think. A simple idea with a big impact Swapping books might feel...
Astronauts have safely returned from the Moon under NASA’s Artemis program — and suddenly space feels real again. Here’s how Australian families can turn that moment into simple, age-appropriate activities kids will actually love. Why this moment matters for kids With NASA’s Artemis missions now sending astronauts...
As AI tools and instant information reshape how students learn, schools are shifting focus – from catching plagiarism to teaching critical thinking, creativity and the ethical use of sources. From copying to critical thinking For years, plagiarism was treated as a discipline issue—something to catch and penalise....
5 top tips for the perfect compost – according to science, writes Gregory Moore. It all comes down to understanding the requirements of the bacteria and fungi that do most of the decomposing and the processes of cellular respiration. As a young boy, I had to...
With Google, YouTube and AI tools at their fingertips, today’s kids can access information instantly—but knowing what counts as their own work is becoming increasingly blurred. Here’s what parents need to understand about plagiarism now. The new reality: information everywhere For today’s students, information isn’t something they...
It’s hard to escape the news right now. From global conflict to political tension, distressing headlines and confronting images are never more than a swipe away — for us, and increasingly, for our children. As parents, we’re walking a delicate line. We want our kids to...
A new anonymous survey is inviting teens to share what they really think about sex and consent education—giving parents fresh insight into what young people need to build safe, respectful relationships. A new national survey is asking Australian teenagers a simple but important question: is sex...
Australians buy billions of drink containers every year, but not all packaging is recycled equally. Understanding what happens after a can or bottle goes in the recycling bin can help families make small choices that reduce waste. Billions of drink containers every year Australians buy enormous numbers...
After a shocking bullying incident at a NSW school, annual behaviour contracts for students and parents are being proposed. But educators say paperwork alone won’t stop bullying — and the reality of monitoring and enforcing them may be more complicated. A disturbing bullying incident at a...
