Ongoing teacher shortage will see many schools struggle in 2025
In rural and disadvantaged schools, the challenge to secure enough teachers is…
Teacher burnout missing in global policy gap
In Australia, lack of social support and rising violence against educators are…
Tips for tackling exam pressures
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‘I don’t believe I would have gotten into university’: how early entry schemes help Year 12 students experiencing disadvantage
Media reports suggest early entry students stop trying in their final exams.
University recognised as national equity leader
The University of Newcastle has been recognised as a leader in addressing…
Our research shows children produce better pieces of writing by hand. But they need keyboard skills too
Studies show teaching handwriting in the first years of schooling is connected…
It’s common to ‘stream’ maths classes. But grouping students by ability can lead to ‘massive disadvantage’
Students also need adequate career advice, so they are aware of how…
University isn’t right for everyone. Pushing young people to go can have devastating effects
Australian school students feel immense pressure to go to university, often at…
When it comes to choosing uni degrees, how much does potential return-on-investment matter?
As cost-of-living stresses continue to bite, do university enrolments reflect the financial…
Here’s why we need a disability rights act – not just a disability discrimination one
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with…
