As a student in the 1970s, I got it. Traditional, conventional, mainstream education worked for me. I lapped up the lectures, the monologues, the explaining, the direct instruction. It all made sense, and I thrived. My teachers talked as much ...

Student wellbeing has become a critical focus for parents, who are increasingly prioritising it as an essential aspect of their child’s education, leading schools to provide stronger support in this area. A recent survey of 1,545 parents across Australia found ...

Schools play a crucial role in reducing bullying by creating environments where students feel safe, supported, and empowered.

From the time my daughter could talk, I taught her the words, ‘my body, my choice’. I used these words for simple things like choosing her own outfit, but I knew it had broader ramifications as well. This concept made ...

According to the latest State of the Nation Report, more than 27 per cent of primary school students and 36 per cent of secondary students reported high levels of anxiety, depression, or both. With October marking World Mental Health Month, ...

The close interaction between educators and students means they may notice changes in behavior, appearance, mood, or performance in students before others do. While educators are professionally equipped to provide academic guidance, they may not always feel skilled at facilitating ...

A program that teaches educators how to challenge students' emotional distress in the same way as a psychologist would is reaping benefits for schools, which have seen a reduction in student anxiety since undertaking the course. The Anxiety Project sets ...

An organisation that claims they have the answers to tackling student wellbeing issues and mental health challenges in schools is calling on the government to implement a nation-wide rollout of its strategies. Schools Plus partners with predominantly low-SES schools each ...

A NSW Primary Principal's Association (NSWPPA) initiative is training teachers and parents how to manage the anxiety and stress in students that can cause disruption in the classroom and adverse learning outcomes. The Anxiety Project is a two-year program that's ...

Science has come a long way in understanding why humans behave the way they do, and why children might behave in ways that we find challenging. Yet, the way people deal with these challenging behaviours hasn’t changed nearly as much. ...