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Australian schools that adopt a structured and deliberate approach to implementing evidence-based teaching practices are...
15/08/2025

Australian schools that adopt a structured and deliberate approach to implementing evidence-based teaching practices are seeing tangible improvements. Australian Education Research Organisation - AERO explains why.

Australian schools are seeing measurable improvements in student learning and teacher confidence thanks to a national initiative that focuses on how evidence-based teaching practices are implemented – not just what is being implemented.

ACARA's Executive Director of Curriculum brings decades of experience and a commitment to equity, excellence and innovat...
14/08/2025

ACARA's Executive Director of Curriculum brings decades of experience and a commitment to equity, excellence and innovation to the work of shaping Australia’s national curriculum.

As ACARA’s new Executive Director of Curriculum, Ms Kathryn Tully brings decades of experience and a commitment to equity, excellence and innovation to the work of shaping Australia’s national curriculum.

Ms Lucy Wu is working across Darwin’s primary schools, including Moil Primary School, where she delivers tailored wellbe...
14/08/2025

Ms Lucy Wu is working across Darwin’s primary schools, including Moil Primary School, where she delivers tailored wellbeing programs that help students build emotional literacy, resilience and communication skills.

A Charles Darwin University graduate who made a major career shift during the COVID-19 pandemic is now supporting the mental health and wellbeing of primary school students across Darwin.

New data shows western Sydney families are increasingly choosing an affordable faith or non-faith Independent education ...
13/08/2025

New data shows western Sydney families are increasingly choosing an affordable faith or non-faith Independent education for their children, according to Association of Independent Schools of NSW.

The face of independent schooling has changed, with new data showing western Sydney families are increasingly choosing an affordable faith or non-faith Independent education for their children.

As Australian schools mark Bullying No Way! National Week of Action from August 11–15, a landmark children’s book that h...
13/08/2025

As Australian schools mark Bullying No Way! National Week of Action from August 11–15, a landmark children’s book that helped shape the national conversation on bullying is making waves overseas.

As Australian schools mark Bullying No Way! National Week of Action from August 11–15, a landmark children’s book that helped shape the national conversation on bullying is making waves overseas.

Learn how Lauriston Girls' School in Melbourne is partnering with QT Academy to transform classroom practice through col...
13/08/2025

Learn how Lauriston Girls' School in Melbourne is partnering with QT Academy to transform classroom practice through collaborative, evidence-based professional learning strategies.
Visit QT Academy's booth at National Education Summit in Melbourne this month to learn more about their professional development model.

A leading independent girls’ school in Melbourne is partnering with University of Newcastle to transform classroom practice through collaborative, evidence-based professional learning strategies.

Educators are being encouraged to attend and contribute to the conversation about how best to protect young Australians ...
12/08/2025

Educators are being encouraged to attend and contribute to the conversation about how best to protect young Australians in the digital age.
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Australia is set to become the first country in the world to enforce a minimum age requirement for social media use, with legislation due to take effect in December.

From centre-based camps to challenging outdoor expeditions, The Outdoor Education Group leads students on a journey of s...
12/08/2025

From centre-based camps to challenging outdoor expeditions, The Outdoor Education Group leads students on a journey of self-discovery, community building, and environmental connection. Visit their booth at the National Education Summit in Melbourne this month to learn more about their range of outdoor education programs.

From centre-based camps to challenging outdoor expeditions, The Outdoor Education Group leads students on a journey of self-discovery, community building, and environmental connection through carefully designed outdoor education programs.

Mr Alec Santucci, English and Languages Coordinator for Years 7-12 at HCCS, explores how a teacher’s impact outlives the...
08/08/2025

Mr Alec Santucci, English and Languages Coordinator for Years 7-12 at HCCS, explores how a teacher’s impact outlives their classroom experiences.

Mr Alec Santucci, English and Languages Coordinator for Years 7-12 at Hills Christian Community School, explores how a teacher’s impact outlives their classroom experiences.

Research shows that flexible and well-organised workspaces with areas for collaboration lead to increased teacher retent...
07/08/2025

Research shows that flexible and well-organised workspaces with areas for collaboration lead to increased teacher retention and performance, explains online furniture, furnishing and fitouts marketplace Sawce.com.au.

The relationship between workspace environments and teacher performance has been an ongoing area of interest in educational research. Over the past few years, multiple studies have explored how physical environments can affect teachers' wellbeing, motivation, and performance.

Following the success of the program and the strong evidence base from its 2024 report, Beyond The Classroom Australia a...
06/08/2025

Following the success of the program and the strong evidence base from its 2024 report, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Monash University are now inviting 10 rural or remote schools to participate in a fully supported pilot of 'Dare to Be a Rockstar' in 2026.

In Australian schools today, the conversation around staff and student wellbeing is louder than ever – and for good reason. Burnout, disengagement, and staff turnover are real and growing concerns.

With young people spending more time online than ever before, researchers say now is a critical moment to support teens ...
06/08/2025

With young people spending more time online than ever before, researchers say now is a critical moment to support teens in building healthier digital habits. That’s why Black Dog Institute has developed Teens & Screens - a classroom program that helps students reflect on their digital habits and take greater control of their online lives. Visit Black Dog Institute's booth at National Education Summit in Melbourne this month to learn more.

With young people spending more time online than ever before, researchers say now is a critical moment to support teens in building healthier digital habits.

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