Public school enrolments in Australia have slid for the second year in a row, according to new ABS data, while independent and faith-based schools popularity continues to rise. New schools data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday ...

Sarah Henderson has been appointed the federal coalition’s shadow minister for education. On Tuesday, opposition leader Peter Dutton announced Senator Henderson will take on the role of federal education spokesperson following Alan Tudge's resignation last week. In a statement, Mr ...

Are you feeling stressed, physically unwell, and dragging your feet to enter the classroom? you might be experiencing back-to-school blues, a psychology expert said. University of Queensland Professor of Clinical Psychology Vanessa Cobham said feeling gloomy at the beginning of ...

Australia's education ministers have announced major changes to standardised NAPLAN tests including changes to the way results are reported to teachers. On Friday, federal education minister Jason Clare and his state and territory counterparts signed off on a new marking ...

A new campaign is set to shift the way we view the role of teachers in Australia by highlighting the realities of the profession in 2023. News Corp Australia – in partnership with ANZ, Teachers Mutual Bank, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic ...

Staying organised at school can help to save teachers' time, lighten their workload and boost their confidence, according to a high school maths teacher and organisation expert. When starting her career 15 years ago, high school maths teacher Leanne Baker ...

NSW teachers' wages should be increased up to 25 per cent over the next seven years to counter low salaries and inflation, a new report shows. A report by the University of Sydney analysed teachers' pay over the past 30 ...

Maths anxiety has become a growing issue in Australian classrooms, driving students’ numeracy results down, an education expert has said.  USyd Lecturer in Mathematics Education Dr Benjamin Zunica said maths anxiety is a fear of negative repercussions of not knowing ...

Excess screen time and a decline in emotional stability are among principals' top concerns for students in 2023, according to new research. This year’s Child Impact Survey from Camp Australia drew insight from 130 principals and over 5,000 families in ...

A focus on communication and more diverse classroom responsibilities will be among the top concerns for Australia's educators' in 2023, according to former principal and education expert Adam Voigt. After two years of online classes and a recent transition into ...