Children who are physically active have a greater learning capacity, a new study confirms. Researchers from the University of Illinois have shown that children who are more physically active have more white matter in their brains – a marker for better memory, learning ...

A plan that made strides reducing homophobia and transphobia in Victorian schools is coming to NSW. By Antonia Maiolo A national program aimed at tackling homophobia and transphobia in schools has officially launched in NSW following its successful implementation in ...

University joins independent educator to form pathways to teaching for people with training in sport. By Antonia Maiolo Sports education has been largely overlooked in teacher training, despite the many known physical and wellbeing benefits it can provide students, an ...

Year 9 students at Waverley College taking part in World Letter Writing Day. School helps students keep the personal, thoughtful touch of handwriting alive. By Antonia Maiolo Even as a growing number of schools adopt laptops and iPads, traditional handwriting ...

Do premium fees pay off long term? By Antonia Maiolo Paying higher fees for private schools does not equate to getting a higher-earning job once out of university, new research suggests. The study found that private school graduates did not ...

Schools in Western Australia have this week submitted their funding stories to the government in a bid to show how cuts are affecting students’ education. P&Cs have been sharing their school funding stories with The Western Australian Council of State ...

New research recommends that migrant and refugee children be exposed to more non-English-based subjects – such as art and sport – to help them make friends, transition into school education and improve their wellbeing. Researchers from the University of Adelaide’s school ...

South Australia has strengthened education ties with China. Through a new agreement, the South Australian Certificate of Education will be taught at a popular local school in Beijing. “This is further evidence of the high regard international educators have for ...

School principals' leadership was in the spotlight in Brisbane during a two-day workshop for Independent Schools Queensland principals and other senior school leaders. Effective leadership by school principals plays an important role in improving student outcomes, says international leadership expert Dr Jane ...

A high school science program has been recognised for its innovation. The FARLabs (Freely Accessible Remote Laboratories) program, pioneered by La Trobe University, won the prestigious international S-Lab Virtual Laboratory: Learning award for teaching excellence presented through the UK’s Institute ...