My son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong?

Cottonbro Studio/ Pexels A teenage boy goes to the gym several times a week. He takes protein powder and watches what he eats carefully. He talks about being “ripped” or

Our research found a new reason to keep teachers happy – it’s linked to how well students do

Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels The OECD reports schools worldwide are under growing strain from teacher shortages. “It is getting harder to recruit, retain and deploy qualified teachers where they are most needed,”

‘I’m harmed and I don’t think the person who did it knows’: we looked at different responses to uni sexual assault

Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images The Cornell 7 case has brought renewed scrutiny to how universities respond to sexual assault. In Australia, National survey results suggest about one in six students have

The Coalition’s migration changes would slash international student enrolments

pexels muneeb babar Muneeb Babar/ Pexels On Tuesday, the Coalition announced three migration policy proposals that directly affect international education. Two of these overlap with recent federal government changes. These

New research looks at how screens are actually being used in Australian classrooms – the results may surprise you

Stem.T4L/ Unsplash There is a vigorous debate going on about screen use in Australian schools and how much and what kinds are good for learning. Education Minister Jason Clare has

What should parents consider when tracking their child’s location?

Ekaterina Demidova/Getty Images As children grow up and become more independent, parents and carers may start to worry about their safety while they’re out. Their child might start walking to

How do I know my child is ready to leave the house on their own?

South_agency/Getty Images By the time children are around 12 years old, many will begin to ask if they can go out to the local park, playground or shops to spend

Our research shows how AI is getting better at exams. Here’s how unis can respond

Jaykumar Bherwani/ Pexels When ChatGPT arrived at the end of 2022, universities scrambled to determine whether generative AI was good enough to pass assessments and make it easy for students

Year 12 students might feel anxious as exams approach. Here’s what can help

Javi Sanz/Getty Images Throughout October and November, Year 12 students across Australia will sit their final exams. If you’re one of these students, you might experience increased anxiety due to

What role does high school play in mental health? Feeling connected to other students and staff is key

Abstract Aerial Art/Getty By the time an Australian student is 15, they will have already spent as many as 11,000 hours at school. Many formative social and emotional experiences occur