We all know that stress, anxiety and pessimism can get in the way of performing well in tests, so why would it be any different for children? On the eve of the National Assessment Plan for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), ...

For award-winning journalist, food writer and author Louise FitzRoy, food education has long been overlooked in the school curriculum. To challenge this idea and highlight how interesting and rewarding food education can be, her company has released an online resources library for ...

While schools are increasingly focused on creating inclusive environment, racism still runs rampant among students, a new report shows. Racism in education particularly affects South Sudanese refugee students. This is the finding of a new paper published by University of South ...

Professional learning can help school leaders, teachers, school staff and students strengthen their wellbeing As educators, we are aware of the importance of the social and emotional learning (SEL) we facilitate for the children and young people within our schools ...

In short, the answer to the above question is ‘yes’, but they’re no better than psychotherapy. This finding – published in JAMA Psychiatry – isn’t new in relation to specific drugs and disorders. Yet it’s the first one concerning the effect ...

‘It’s not fair’ is a refrain whined by children the world over. Though a study has found seven-year-olds may comprehend this concept more so than four-year-olds. Two groups of children, one aged four to five, the other aged seven to ...

In 2014, the phrase ‘like a girl’ went viral. Thanks to a savvy advertising campaign by Always: a feminine hygiene brand, these three words busted sexist stereotypes of girls’ athletic abilities. The campaign contained a video that showed a variety ...