FG Trade/Getty Images Today is Wear it Purple Day – when students and staff across high schools and universities are invited to wear purple items of clothing to recognise and

Most adults are well aware of the benefits that come with reading with children. Storytime with kids can improve their literacy and develop their communication skills. Research also shows children

RDNE Stock Project/ Pexels Some private schools have begun asking parents to sign a code of conduct to try and stop abusive behaviour towards teachers. In media reports, some principals

Georgijevic/Getty Images There have been multiple high-profile alleged incidents of sexual violence against women and girls in news headlines this month. Some of them involve teenage boys. Families might find

Satoshi-K/Getty Images Book Week is a great opportunity for parents and carers to inspire a love of reading in babies and toddlers. But sometimes very young children aren’t very engaged

ThisisEngineering/Pexels As young people progress through high school, they start making plans for what they will do when they leave. What factors influence their plans? And importantly, what helps them

Bethany Petrik/Getty Images Book Week, costume parties and other dress-up days can be great fun for children. Parents and carers may picture their child wearing their favourite superhero or princess

RDNE Stock Project/ Pexels Some Australian parents are pushing for a return to “pen-and-paper learning” amid concerns about children’s attention spans and academic achievement. An online petition calling for primary

Concerns about students cheating with AI are rife within schools and universities. Some lecturers have even expressed fears students have been “lobotomised by AI” amid reports AI-detection tools are patchy

izusek/Getty Images Universities are increasingly turning to oral exams to stop students using artificial intelligence (AI) to cheat. Some unis say it allows teachers to more accurately test students’ knowledge.