Research shows ethics education teaches kids right from wrong. Why can so few students access it?

RDNE Stock Project/ Pexels How important is it that kids learn to tell right from wrong? Businessman and former university chancellor David Gonski recently called for ethics classes to be

Is history a school subject in crisis? New research shows it isn’t, at least not yet

Grafissimo/Getty Images History educators around the world have expressed concerns about the decline of history enrolments in schools and universities over the past few decades. In some countries, such as

41% of surveyed Australian teens now get their news from AI: new research

Towfiqu Barbhuiya/ Pexels The way Australians consume news has been changing for the past 30 years, ever since internet use became widespread. Long gone are the days when families routinely

Wear It Purple Day is about more than a T-shirt. Here’s how schools can really include gender and sexuality diverse youth

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

Beyond Harry Potter: five books you can enjoy together as a whole family

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

Parents are increasingly abusive towards teachers and principals. How can schools respond?

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

Talking to your children about consent and sexual violence can be hard. Here’s how to start the conversation

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

Book Week is not just for big kids. How to engage babies and toddlers at storytime

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

Why your child’s Year 9 teacher matters for completing Year 12: new research

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

Does your kid hate costumes? Here’s how to handle Book Week and special events

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