The biggest news from NAPLAN 2026 is…?

National NAPLAN results for 2026 are released recently. This is the test of Australian students’ literacy and numeracy skills in years 3, 5, 7 and 9....

07 September, 2026

Why was a lifelike robot called ‘Sally’ going to teach in a US school?

A New York school district made global headlines this week for plans to trial a humanoid robot named “Sally” in high school classrooms. Sally has lifelike silicone skin, long brown hair, and the ability to move her arms, head, and face while seated. According to...

27 August, 2026

You don’t get long in parent‑teacher interviews. Here’s how to use the time well.

It’s the time of year when schools and parents typically meet for parent-teacher interviews, write Ben Zunica and Bronwyn Reid O'Connor. Here’s how to use the time well...

27 August, 2026

How Year 12 subject cuts are affecting students’ access to uni

This month the ABC reported student enrolments at a central Queensland public high school had fallen by 12.5% over a 15-month period, report Sally Patfield, and Leanne Fray...

27 August, 2026

How to encourage a child to try new scary things

Once you have a sense of what’s going on, let your child know the feeling makes sense before moving to suggesting what to do. Children find it easier to think about solutions once they feel heard....

06 August, 2026

New school game helps students understand severe allergies

 A free classroom mystery game teaches Year 6 and 7 students how to recognise allergic reactions, reduce food allergy risks and support classmates....

28 July, 2026

Why have Australian unis dropped again in global rankings?

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...

23 July, 2026

How should schools manage poor student behaviour?

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....

23 July, 2026

Back to school after the holidays: 10 tips for a smoother return

Help children settle back into school after the winter holidays with 10 practical tips for routines, lunches, sleep, organisation and first-week worries....

23 July, 2026

More NSW students are going to private schools – where are they coming from?

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%....

19 July, 2026