Articles by Trish Riley
Fewer teenagers are drinking but conversations about substance abuse still matter
The best way to connect with a young person is to step back and have non-judgmental and curious conversations about their use of alcohol or other drugs.
The importance of linking language and culture
Culture and language have often been described as inseparable and the relationship…
Teachers need more support and less admin
Since data from a 2018 a University of Sydney survey showed…
Why schools must take child safety officer appointments seriously
Following on from a recommendation by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses…
Should ALL schools be publicly funded, free of charge and open to all students?
There’s no denying that Australian schools are in crisis. With declining academic…
Protecting our youth from suicide
Trigger warning: this story contains content about suicide A growing number of…
Education reforms required to reduce teacher drop out rates
An expert panel has outlined plans to radically reform degrees to improve…
7 Pet peeves for teachers (and how to fix them)
We all become infuriated with little things that bother us - especially…
Family engagement enhances student learning and wellbeing
When family involvement is a priority in class, student achievement, self-confidence, and motivation all…
Exploring careers beyond teaching
For some educators, classroom teaching is their lifelong calling. For others, keen…
Eight positive ways schools can support LGBTIQA+ students
Many schools struggle to find clear, practical advice on how to fulfil…
What is the right age to talk to kids about alcohol?
For many parents, the idea that their child is drinking may seem…
Pressing pause on the NSW curriculum rollout is the right decision
The Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch welcomes the announcement by…
Is there a place for yoga in schools?
June 21st is the International Day of Yoga, a celebration of the…
Cost of living pressures impact Australian education
Australian cost of living pressures and poverty are impacting children’s educational outcomes,…
Building writing confidence in students
Writing. This one word can evoke extreme emotions among students and adults. Unfortunately,…
How to detect and respond to bot attacks in higher education
As bot attacks become more sophisticated, university IT teams should know how…
Reduce the risk of blue light exposure
Average daily screen time now exceeds our sleeping hours, and it's leading…
