Getting the kids out the door for school can feel like herding cats in the rain, write researchers Fiona Boylan and Amelia Ruscoe Just when one child is ready, another can’t find a shoe, someone remembers homework, and someone else starts crying because they want more...
Families across Australia say children with disabilities are still being bullied, excluded and misunderstood at school. Some parents report teachers dismissing conditions such as ADHD, raising concerns about whether schools are truly equipped to support neurodivergent students, report Catherine Smith and Helen Dickinson One student was routinely...
A new study shows little kids who count on their fingers do better at maths, reports Jennifer Way and Katherin Cartwright If you ask a small child a simple maths question, such as 4+2, they may count on their fingers to work it out. Should we encourage...
What does good civics education look like? asks Murray Print. Here are 6 ways to do it well A federal parliamentary inquiry has recently recommended civics and citizenship become a compulsory part of the Australian Curriculum, which covers the first year of school to Year 10. The...
Ben Zunica and Bronwyn Reid O'Connor break down the reasons why boys seem to be outperforming girls in maths. A major international test has revealed a concerning gender gap in maths among Australian school students. In the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Australia’s...
If not, writes Jessica Holloway, what should a parent do? NAPLAN 2024 results for individual schools were released recently. This follows national and individual student results earlier in 2024. This is an opportunity for schools to identify areas for growth or improvement. But while these results can provide...
Year 4 students just achieved their best-ever result in a major maths and science test, reports researcher Nicole Wernert Australian Year 4 students have achieved their best-ever result in a major international assessment of maths and science. Year 8 students, who also did the test, held...
Pupil-free days may be tricky for parents, write Ellen Larsen and Mia O'Brien, but they are vital for teachers and schools. Pupil-free or student-free days may seem like an extra holiday for students and an inconvenience for parents who are juggling work and family. This week, some...
Whether your child is in primary or high school, starting somewhere new can be scary and daunting. We have some advice from a clinical psychologist and an education expert, to help kids and parents with the transition....
Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years ago, the Montessori method of education still raises some eyebrows among those only familiar with traditional classrooms. Here we debunk three myths about Montessori education to help you decide whether it's the best approach for your family....
