Health and Wellbeing
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When is a social media ban not a ban?
As most teenagers continue accessing social media despite Australia’s under-16 ban, experts argue stronger platform accountability must be paired with…
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Teacher burnout isn’t a teacher problem
Each reporting requirement, each compliance layer was added by someone with a reason, and some of those reasons were good.…
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State of mental health in education
New research has found almost 90 per cent of educators say supporting the mental health of students is now part…
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School connection linked to improved wellbeing
Students who feel connected to their school community in Year 8 are more likely to experience stronger wellbeing in Year…
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Absence, access to learning, and tests
When reading and maths results fall, the national response turns to curriculum, teaching methods, classroom behaviour, teacher shortages, funding and,…
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Should schools ban cartwheels?
Some schools are restricting cartwheels and handstands after student injuries, sparking debate about risk and play. Experts argue children benefit…
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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…
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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…
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New taskforce on student engagement
A recently established taskforce has found that early warning signs for student disengagement can be identified and acted on in…
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How to stop teens vaping
Walk into almost any Australian secondary school and you’ll see it: a vape tucked into a blazer pocket, passed between…
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