A new school year can see friendships change – this is tough on kids, but parents can help
Research shows supportive friendships play an important role in maintaining students’ wellbeing.
Is it school reluctance or refusal? How to tell the difference and help your child
School reluctance or school refusal? Understanding the difference can help you support…
Schools invited to apply for grants to help keep disadvantaged kids in education
In 2024, the EduKids Grants program assisted 6,225 students in 158 schools…
Personal bests – years of research show “growth goals” are a powerhouse
Teacher feedback plays a significant role on growth-setting for students.
More Australians worry how rising child poverty impacts educational outcomes
To help students, The Smith Family runs learning and mentoring programs like…
Rethinking school attendance is the change educators and families need
Student attendance rates in Australia and internationally have been declining over the…
‘I didn’t feel alone’: how governments can help schools address school refusal
Earlier this month, the ABC reported an alarming national poll about school…
Subsidised student mental health care visits could help tackle national school refusal issues
A proposal to offer subsidised student mental health care visits to help…
Too many school students are falling behind: how do we help those most at risk?
There is increasing concern about Australian students falling behind in numeracy and…
Could regular lateness have long term consequences?
Arriving late to school occasionally won’t cause major disruption to a child.…