Abstract Aerial Art/Getty Images Last week’s NAPLAN results landed with their usual media splash. There were headlines worrying about the significant proportions of students below certain benchmarks and specific questions

Thirdman/ Pexels Australia’s education ministers are increasingly asking if there is too much screen time in schools. Phones are already banned or restricted in every public school around the country.

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Kenneth Surillo/ Pexels In recent weeks we’ve seen more reports of alleged child sexual abuse involving a Sydney childcare worker. There have also been reports of children leaving a Melbourne

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Beatriz Herrera/Getty Images New data released this week shows 54% of Australian children and teens are using artificial intelligence tools for personal and social reasons. That includes seeking advice on

Jan van der Wolf/ Pexels The national NAPLAN results are in for 2026. Years 5, 7 and 9 saw their numeracy scores increase, however a reported “dip” in Year 3

AJ_Watt/ Getty Images When we think of a traditional uni student, you might picture someone young who is studying full-time. Maybe they have some casual work, but their main occupation

Phil Boorman/Getty Images National NAPLAN results for 2026 are released today. This is the test of Australian students’ literacy and numeracy skills in years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The

Clicker Happy/ Pexels Reports of shocking abuse and neglect in our early childhood system mean many Australians are questioning whether they can trust childcare centres. In our new report, we