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Schools across Australia have banned students from bringing a super-caffeinated energy drink on school grounds after its rollout in supermarkets sparked hysteria among teens. There have been chaotic scenes at supermarkets nationwide as teenagers flock to get their hands on ...

Experts have encouraged primary school teachers to use nature play areas to teach the curriculum and improve students' learning and well-being outcomes. Researchers from the University of South Australia analysed the use of nature play areas in 52 primary schools ...

School violence, heavy workloads, teacher shortages, stress and demanding parents have pushed principal wellbeing to the limit, with one in two school leaders at risk of severe mental health issues. According to ACU Australian principals' wellbeing 2022 survey released on ...

While school attendance levels have been dropping steadily for nearly a decade in Australia, experts say teachers should consult students first before "rushing" towards a broader solution. New government data has revealed attendance levels dropped below 50 per cent for ...

School cleaners are fearing mass staff departures if the government doesn’t step up to solve an overworking crisis. A rowdy crowd of union members gathered on the steps of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s office in Martin Place to demand the government ...

Children can further develop their literacy and numeracy skills, social capabilities and creative thinking abilities through playtime, a playground expert has said.  Marcus Veerman, founder and CEO of Nüdel Kart, a deconstructable and mobile play carts concept based on 'loose ...

In his nearly 15 years of experience as a high school principal, Nick* has been "physically threatened", subject to verbal abuse and threats and been targeted online by parents and students. "As principals, we take on everything on top of ...

Dogs could be a solution to reduce stress, anxiety and depression among staff and students, a former has teacher said. According to wellbeing expert and dog trainer Grant Shannon, having a dog at school considerably boosts student and staff wellbeing, ...

Changes to the NAPLAN testing window has raised stress for students and left little time for teachers to build relationships within their new classes, according to the Queensland Teachers' Union (QTU). More than 1 million Australian students in Years 3, ...

As long as she could remember, Sydney principal Alison Felici always loved dogs. "I've had a lot of rescue dogs over time," Alison told Education Review. "Now I have two pugs, and Micky." In the aftermath of back-to-back Covid-19 lockdowns ...