Steven Lewis’ response to the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
As a society, we should be concerned not only for students’ academic…
Data defies reports of academic decline in Australian schools
The study, by Dr Sally Larsen at the University of New England,…
NAPLAN testing completed for 2024
NAPLAN is the only national assessment that students in all schools across Australia…
NAPLAN testing is about to start. How can you support an anxious child?
Written by: Rachel Leslie, University of Southern Queensland From 13 March, NAPLAN…
Art as inspiration: how creativity in the classroom helps young writers find their unique voices
A collaborative research project has revealed that an arts-rich approach to students’…
Sticking with sport during school years linked to academic success
The results of the first longitudinal study following Australian children's sports participation…
A new report wants more funding and better support for Australian schools. But we need a proper plan for how to get there
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare released a major report on schools on…
Are Australian students really falling behind? It depends which test you look at
Written by: Helen Georgiou, University of Wollongong and Sally Larsen, University of…
As homeschooling numbers keep rising in Australia, is more regulation a good idea?
Written by: Rebecca English, Queensland University of Technology The number of families…
Scrap NAPLAN and make independent schools more accountable, says new report
A panel of experts have revealed that NAPLAN testing is detrimental to…
