On Wednesday, the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority released the school-level results for this year’s NAPLAN tests. This reporting includes scores for years 3, 5, 7 and 9 across

Starting school is a time of great anticipation and excitement for young children and families. The buildup can last for months as children go to orientation days, and families prepare

Nick David/ Getty Images Last week, police confirmed four students at Victorian boarding school Ballarat Grammar had been cautioned over a series of “strappings” of younger students. This followed other

Wander Women Collective/ Getty Images School bullying is one of the most serious issues facing Australian schools. Students who are bullied can be left psychologically and emotionally devastated for years

Vlad Deep/ Unsplash Writing using computers is a vital life skill. We are constantly texting, posting, blogging and emailing. This is a huge change for schools when it comes to

Cottonbro Studios/ Pexels The Australian government’s social media ban will begin in about two weeks. From December 10, those under 16 will no longer be able to have personal accounts

Getty Images New Zealand’s draft science curriculum, released last month, promises to advance “knowledge-rich” learning. But the term remains only loosely defined and the curriculum fails to appreciate the importance

Inequality is one of the most urgent challenges facing Australian schools. For decades, governments have invested billions of dollars in schools with the promise every child should have the opportunity

SolStock/Getty Images When parents think about their child’s education, they probably focus on basic skills and exam results, the amount a child is trying and their wellbeing. But there is

Sydney Bourne/ AAP If you ask a small child a simple maths question, such as 4+2, they may count on their fingers to work it out. Should we encourage young