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    Euan KiellySeptember 22, 2026
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    Leeser outlines Coalition’s reform agenda

    The Coalition has unveiled a school reform agenda centred on curriculum changes, classroom behaviour, teacher workforce reforms and reduced screen and AI use, prompting renewed debate about the priorities that should shape Australia’s education system.

  • In The Classroom
    Kylie KeioskieSeptember 22, 2026
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    Pathways beyond job titles

    QUT landscape architecture graduate Kylie Keioskie argues career education should focus on students’ interests, strengths and transferable skills. By helping young people connect what they enjoy with real-world opportunities, schools can reveal career paths they…

  • Health and Wellbeing
    Andrew MartinSeptember 22, 2026
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    Are students learning with AI?

    As generative AI becomes a routine study tool, researchers argue the key question is not whether students use it, but how. Effective use can support learning, while overreliance risks bypassing the thinking, practice and reflection…

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Health and Wellbeing

    September 10, 2026

    Behaviour study survey design questioned

    The latest Centre for Independent Studies report on student behaviour in Australian classrooms has drawn criticism from senior lecturer Sally Larsen over the design of the survey it’s based on.
    September 8, 2026

    Discipline not the answer to bad behaviour

    Adam Voigt dissects how teacher discipline should be examined from a modern lens that not only looks to support students struggling with behaviour but also in backing teachers with effective strategies and workplace support.
    September 1, 2026

    New misogyny study proves need for reform

    Commissioned by the Australian Education Union, the study breaks down the growing issue of misogyny in schools and provides key recommendations for how teachers can be better supported against gendered violence.
    August 18, 2026

    Young people living in ’polycrisis‘ 

    A report on young people's experiences in the five years since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted their schooling has found that they are living in what the researchers have called a 'polycrisis'.
    August 11, 2026

    $10m anti-bullying campaign announced

    In response to the recommendations of the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review, the Albanese Labor government has announced a $10 million national awareness campaign, which includes television and radio ads that ask the question “Can you tell…
    August 11, 2026

    Spotting psychosocial hazards at school

    The potential for psychosocial hazards such as parent conflict, poor student behaviour and long hours to affect school staff, often gets written off as “just part of the job.” The numbers back this up. According…
    August 6, 2026

    The power of school pride groups

    School pride groups help LGBTQIA+ students feel safer, more connected and more engaged with school, but new research suggests many groups remain vulnerable due to staffing pressures and limited institutional support.
    July 30, 2026

    Giving up sport not an academic strategy

    Every year, as students approach Years 11 and 12, the same conversation recurs: “I’m giving up sport so I can focus on the HSC/VCE/QCE/etc.” The decision seems sensible – school becomes harder, assessments matter more…
    July 28, 2026

    eSafety warning on school photos

    The eSafety Commissioner has warned schools and their communities that sharing photos and videos online is increasingly risky with the rise and ‘weaponisation’ of AI tools. In the last 18 months, there has been a…
    July 23, 2026

    School readiness for choking incidents

    A choking emergency is a low-frequency event in schools, but when it happens it demands fast, coordinated decision making. That combination can expose gaps that ordinary safety checks miss: staff may know first aid but…
    July 9, 2026

    How Our Futures Institute tackles vaping

    Schools have always played a role in alcohol and illicit drug prevention, and that education is even more important with the rise of vapes and e-cigarettes.
    June 9, 2026

    Parent anxiety can follow children into classroom

    What if part of student anxiety educators have to manage is not only student distress, but the anxiety of the adults around the child?

    Policy and Reform

    School Management

    AI and Technology

      September 8, 2026

      Million+ affected in Mathspace data breach

      More than a million students, parents, guardians and teachers across Australia and New Zealand have been caught up in a major data breach after hackers accessed an internal Mathspace system and stole personal details.
      August 20, 2026

      Phishing goes next level with AI

      Artificial intelligence is enabling cybercriminals to produce increasingly convincing phishing attacks, prompting schools and universities to strengthen cyber defences as traditional methods of spotting scam emails become less reliable.
      July 2, 2026

      Is there such a thing as good screen time?

      New screen time restrictions in classrooms are being deliberated after the Victorian government dramatically restricted the amount of time students are allowed to spend on devices.
      June 30, 2026

      Social media ban laws to be strengthened

      Labor will introduce legislation on Monday to bolster the powers of the online safety watchdog and double fines for social media companies in breach of Australia’s landmark social media ban.
      June 10, 2026

      A revolution is happening in ed-tech

      From personalised learning tools to new ways of connecting with families, the latest innovations in ed-tech are giving teachers and students opportunities that simply didn’t exist a decade ago.  
      June 9, 2026

      Assessments not preparing students for AI: Expert

      A professor has called on curriculum and assessment bodies to update how students are tested to ensure they are properly learning about artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.  

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        Planning for growth without compromising learning

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        Evolving tech, evolving threats: Are your students equipped?

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        Students aren’t waiting for us to define AI literacy

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        March 9, 2026

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        Learning isn’t just about what’s taught; the environment also shapes it. Even something as simple as a chair or how…
        February 11, 2026

        Beyond age limits: Supporting student body image online

        With new social media legislation now in effect, access to popular platforms has changed for some under-16s – but not…
        February 10, 2026

        How NAPLAN and Essential Assessment work together

        How can NAPLAN and Essential Assessment (EA) be used together to build a clearer, more accurate picture of student learning?…
        February 9, 2026

        Time to upgrade your whiteboard markers

        A practical solution for Australian schools and educators Every educator understands the importance of reliable classroom tools. In Australian schools,…
        December 11, 2025

        Empowering inclusive learning in the classroom

        Classrooms across Australia are changing. Teachers are welcoming more students with diverse learning needs than ever before, each requiring clear,…
        December 9, 2025

        Preparing future teachers while supporting learners

        VCE students across Victoria regularly log in to free online revision sessions run by the Monash Virtual School (MVS). At…

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