NZ needs more entrepreneurs. Will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk takers?
Getty Images The government’s recently released Tertiary Education Strategy 2025–2030 signals a shift towards harnessing the sector to address New […]
Active zones and mini retreats – how to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids
Natalia Lebedinskaia/ Getty Images An estimated 15–20% of children are neurodivergent, with diagnoses rising each year. They may have a
It’s end-of-year concert season. Why do some kids struggle with performance anxiety?
Yan Krukov/ Pexels End-of-year school concerts showcase children’s talents and hard work, often filling performers with pride. But for some,
Is the focus on NAPLAN’s ‘top’ schools a good idea?
On Wednesday, the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority released the school-level results for this year’s NAPLAN tests. This reporting
Adults like to talk about ‘big school’. This can make the change seem scary for some children
Starting school is a time of great anticipation and excitement for young children and families. The buildup can last for
What makes a healthy and safe boarding school culture?
Nick David/ Getty Images Last week, police confirmed four students at Victorian boarding school Ballarat Grammar had been cautioned over
Should anti-bullying approaches encourage kids to be ‘upstanders’? The evidence is not clear
Wander Women Collective/ Getty Images School bullying is one of the most serious issues facing Australian schools. Students who are
Australian students spend more time learning to write on paper than computers – does this need to change?
Vlad Deep/ Unsplash Writing using computers is a vital life skill. We are constantly texting, posting, blogging and emailing. This
‘The main thing you’ve got is TikTok’: how the social media ban could harm African diaspora youth
Cottonbro Studios/ Pexels The Australian government’s social media ban will begin in about two weeks. From December 10, those under
NZ’s draft science curriculum favours rote learning over critical thinking
Getty Images New Zealand’s draft science curriculum, released last month, promises to advance “knowledge-rich” learning. But the term remains only
‘Full-service schools’ redefine how education works. Here’s why Australia needs them
Inequality is one of the most urgent challenges facing Australian schools. For decades, governments have invested billions of dollars in
The key academic skill you’ve probably never heard of – and 4 ways to encourage it
SolStock/Getty Images When parents think about their child’s education, they probably focus on basic skills and exam results, the amount