5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (682+ words) A claim by the federal Nationals leader that the feminisation of education is fuelling online misogyny has been labelled “disgusting”. Matt Canavan has faced scrutiny after blaming the “feminisation” of school curriculums for a growth in misogynist attitudes and the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1440+ words) Student misbehaviour appears to be a significant workplace wellbeing issue for at least 10 per of teachers, the study found. The research, involving 377 primary and secondary teachers drawn from across the country and led by Blaise Joseph from The Centre for…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (888+ words) ​International Literacy Day held each year on September 8th is a chance to come together as educators to celebrate what it means to be part of the literacy journey for all students. This year is the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (966+ words) Children, Elders, musicians, authors, artists and astrophysicists are convening at the Sydney Opera House this week for the 19th Indigenous Literacy Day. Inspired by this year’s theme, Country Is Our Teacher, the event is being livestreamed to audiences across Australia, inviting…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1102+ words) Growing up in poverty, James Bow was well aware there were things his family could not afford that other children took for granted. He remembers wearing the same pair of shoes throughout primary school and not having his first laptop…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1198+ words) Students’ future educational plans play an important role in shaping the pathways they ultimately pursue. For instance, students who intend to complete school are more likely to realise that goal. Understanding the factors that influence students’ intentions is therefore essential…...