-
In The Classroom
13 Reasons Why writer defends show’s graphic depiction of suicide
A writer of the controversial Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why has penned a defence of his work in response to…
Read More » -
In The Classroom
Bush kindy’s therapeutic, Japanese roots
Tree-time with kids may be good for all kinds of development, including physical stamina, gross motor skills and risk-management skills.…
Read More » -
In The Classroom
Headspace flags dangerous content for students in 13 Reasons Why
Youth mental health advocate headspace (self-styled with a lower case initial) has warned teachers to look out for the hit…
Read More » -
In the News
Teaching becoming an out-of-field workforce, experts warn
Thousands of teachers worldwide educate students in areas outside of their expertise – and this isn’t just limited to subject…
Read More » -
In the News
Tasmania ditches Safe Schools
Tasmania will cut the Safe Schools program after federal funding expires, being the second state to do so in a…
Read More » -
In the News
States struggling to compute NAPLAN digitisation
The national digitisation of NAPLAN isn’t being processed smoothly by the states and territories. Queensland is the latest state to…
Read More » -
In the News
UK schools standards minister pushes phonics agenda
The UK minister of state for school standards has advised a federal phonics panel, which is looking at introducing a…
Read More » -
Opinion
Opinion: the five Rs teachers can use to nurture a fulfilling career
Teaching is a complex pursuit with teachers constantly facing competing demands, increasingly diverse student groups, high accountability; and new requirements…
Read More » -
Opinion
Opinion: talk to teens about life and mental health
Imagine your busy household, on a Tuesday evening. Your children are watching TV, you are tidying away the dishes after…
Read More » -
In The Classroom
The beat of young people’s lives shown through SBS Youth Week
Mfaume Kakozi, 18, lives life to the beat of his own drum. Born in central Africa’s Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Read More »