One in six Australian children grow up experiencing disadvantage, putting them at risk of starting school without the essentials they need to learn and thrive. This summer, the annual Officeworks Back to School Appeal is calling on Australians to help give students a fair start. Helping students...
‘We get bucketloads of homework’: so what do young people think about this crucial time in their lives? ask researchers Katherine Stevens and Peter R. Whipp Starting high school is one of the most significant transitions young people make in their education. Many different changes happen at...
We often see lists of ‘top’ schools. But what makes a good school for your child? Nicole Brownlie and Renee Desmarchelier look behind what makes a good school for your child. Lists of Australia’s “top” schools regularly make headlines. We see this every year with Year 12...
Andres Molina, Esther Doecke and Melinda Hildebrandt look at full service schools? This is why Australia needs them. Inequality is one of the most urgent challenges facing Australian schools. For decades, governments have invested billions of dollars in schools with the promise every child should have...
As her girls say au revoir to their French school, Claire Williams reflects on everything they learned. Discovering Food, Language and Everyday French Life “So how’s your rosé?” asked my seven year old earnestly as she licked the brie off her baguette. Before this trip she knew...
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...
As schools and workplaces become more digital, many Australian children are falling behind simply because they don’t have access to a laptop or the internet at home. The Smith Family is calling for urgent action to close the gap and give every child a fair...
