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1 day ago · As the new school year begins, many teachers are grappling with a familiar challenge: feeling underprepared to teach writing. Research consistently highlights this gap, with studies showing that writing instruction is one of the areas where teachers most want support – from first-year teachers to experienced educators.. It's not just teachers who need more support in this area; students do ...

1 day ago · With Term 1 underway, reports show Australian students are feeling less safe at school than their peers worldwide. According to a study by The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), one in six Australian students reported experiencing bullying, a rate higher than in countries such as the United States, England, New Zealand, Ireland, and Canada.

3 days ago · One organisation that has been working closely with more than 1,000 schools across Australia to improve the wellbeing and morale of educators is Happy School.Launched in 2008, the organisation delivers weekly well-being articles, posters, and appreciation postcards to schools, offering timely professional development and stress-management strategies.

6 days ago · In Australia’s fast-evolving educational landscape, sustainable school leadership has become a non-negotiable pillar for fostering resilient, equitable, and future-ready learning communities. With principals slogged with staff shortages, mental health crises, and rapid technological shifts, the need for adaptive, well-supported leaders has never been greater.

6 days ago · In November 2024, a nationwide survey revealed that the cost-of-living was the top concern of young Australians, prompting renewed calls for greater financial supports for families.Unfortunately, this crisis looks set to continue deep into 2025, with new research from The Smith Family showing 90% of parents and carers supported by the children’s charity fearing they cannot afford essential ...

Jan 28, 2025 · One leader who understands the importance of this is Dr Paul Teys, a former principal of two prestigious K-12 independent schools and a celebrated thought leader in educational leadership.. Renowned for mentoring aspiring principals and navigating the complexities of school leadership, Dr Teys recently shared valuable insights into how leaders can be empowered meet the demands they’ll be ...

Four years on from the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, schools worldwide continue to transform the way teaching and learning is delivered both in and outside of their classrooms.. Indeed, the shift to remote learning following the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 provided some crucial lessons for educators, leaders, students, parents, and policymakers – namely, what works and what doesn’t ...

Opinion: The link between explicit teaching and higher-order skills. Explicit teaching builds essential skills for student independence, boosting comprehension and critical thinking in learners' journeys towards success, writes Dr Ragnar Purje

by Sarah Marinos. When it comes to building early literacy and numeracy skills, the research is clear on what works best: explicit instruction. This method, especially when applied to foundational concepts like phonics and early numeracy, has consistently shown its effectiveness in helping students succeed.