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  • FundingFour schoolgirls in yellow polo shirts and sun hats lean and play against a soccer goal net on a grassy sports field in Byron Bay, one resting a foot on the frame during a relaxed break from school sport.
    Glenn SavageOctober 27, 2026
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    Public schools face long funding wait

    The signing of Victoria’s deal completes the national picture for Gonski-based school funding, although several states will not reach the benchmark until 2034 and concerns remain about equity and implementation.

  • In The Classroom
    Rebecca CoxOctober 27, 2026
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    From maths teacher to CEO

    The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Maths Association has appointed a new CEO, Waanyi man and former Northern Territory maths teacher Jesse King. The organisation connects First Nations culture, history and community to maths education.

  • Health and Wellbeing
    Lee CrockettOctober 27, 2026
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    School leaders need more than resilience

    As schools grapple with competing priorities and constant reform, educators are being urged to question whether new initiatives have truly earned their place before adding further pressure to already stretched leadership teams.

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    October 20, 2026

    National Youth Survey opens for 2026

    Young Australians are being invited to help shape the federal government’s next Youth Strategy, with a national survey seeking views on housing, mental health, education, climate change and the growing impact of artificial intelligence.
    October 1, 2026

    Teacher burnout isn’t a teacher problem

    Each reporting requirement, each compliance layer was added by someone with a reason, and some of those reasons were good. But very few of those additions were checked for their effect on the person doing…
    October 1, 2026

    State of mental health in education

    New research has found almost 90 per cent of educators say supporting the mental health of students is now part of their everyday duties as teachers, and that mental health is the number-one challenge for…
    October 1, 2026

    School connection linked to improved wellbeing

    Students who feel connected to their school community in Year 8 are more likely to experience stronger wellbeing in Year 10, according to new research examining a wide range of school and student factors.
    September 24, 2026

    Absence, access to learning, and tests

    When reading and maths results fall, the national response turns to curriculum, teaching methods, classroom behaviour, teacher shortages, funding and, lately, screens. All of these things matter, but there is a more basic question we…
    September 22, 2026

    Are students learning with AI?

    As generative AI becomes a routine study tool, researchers argue the key question is not whether students use it, but how. Effective use can support learning, while overreliance risks bypassing the thinking, practice and reflection…
    September 17, 2026

    Monash report puts student belonging in focus

    A new Monash University review argues student belonging should be a core education priority, finding that supportive relationships, inclusive school cultures and meaningful participation can strengthen learning, wellbeing and resilience while reducing experiences of exclusion…
    September 17, 2026

    Should schools ban cartwheels?

    Some schools are restricting cartwheels and handstands after student injuries, sparking debate about risk and play. Experts argue children benefit from challenging physical activities and say schools should balance safety with opportunities for active, developmental…
    September 15, 2026

    What’s PISA saying about behaviour?

    According to the report, student engagement is falling across the wealthy world and falling fastest among disadvantaged students. The report treats student engagement across three groupings: motivation, agency, and learning-related attitudes.   
    September 15, 2026

    Finding origins of reading anxiety

    In the last eight years, there has been a five-fold increase in studies of reading anxiety, as we learn more about this educational challenge. One of the things we are trying to work out is…
    September 10, 2026

    Behaviour study survey design questioned

    The latest Centre for Independent Studies report on student behaviour in Australian classrooms has drawn criticism from senior lecturer Sally Larsen over the design of the survey it’s based on.
    September 10, 2026

    Consent education not ‘anti-boy’

    Amidst accusations that Australia's school system promotes an ‘anti-boy’ ideology, Professor Amanda Keddie looks at what’s being taught in the curriculum and asks where the gaps are that allow for boys to fall into the…

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    AI and Technology

      October 6, 2026

      Digital exclusion grows for students

      A new report has found 1.42 million young Australians lack access to a computer at home, raising concerns that digital exclusion could widen educational inequalities and leave vulnerable students further behind as technology and AI…
      September 8, 2026

      Million+ affected in Mathspace data breach

      More than a million students, parents, guardians and teachers across Australia and New Zealand have been caught up in a major data breach after hackers accessed an internal Mathspace system and stole personal details.
      August 20, 2026

      Phishing goes next level with AI

      Artificial intelligence is enabling cybercriminals to produce increasingly convincing phishing attacks, prompting schools and universities to strengthen cyber defences as traditional methods of spotting scam emails become less reliable.
      July 2, 2026

      Is there such a thing as good screen time?

      New screen time restrictions in classrooms are being deliberated after the Victorian government dramatically restricted the amount of time students are allowed to spend on devices.
      June 30, 2026

      Social media ban laws to be strengthened

      Labor will introduce legislation on Monday to bolster the powers of the online safety watchdog and double fines for social media companies in breach of Australia’s landmark social media ban.
      June 10, 2026

      A revolution is happening in ed-tech

      From personalised learning tools to new ways of connecting with families, the latest innovations in ed-tech are giving teachers and students opportunities that simply didn’t exist a decade ago.  

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        October 1, 2026

        From technology investment to learning impact: Making every screen count

        Schools have invested heavily in technology, it’s a part of the modern learning experience. But we’re now faced with a…
        September 21, 2026

        Planning for growth without compromising learning

        As schools across NSW face growing enrolment pressures and increasing demand for modern learning environments, Maitland Christian School is undertaking…
        September 8, 2026

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        August 24, 2026

        Evolving tech, evolving threats: Are your students equipped?

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        July 6, 2026

        Help your students turn their hobby into a career in tech

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        March 16, 2026

        Students aren’t waiting for us to define AI literacy

        The conversation about artificial intelligence in education has never been louder. Governments are drafting frameworks. Academics are publishing papers. School…
        March 11, 2026

        Empower students with free digital safety workshops

        The online world is evolving faster than ever, and today’s students are navigating far more than just group chats and…
        March 9, 2026

        Discover how flexible classroom seating enhances learning

        Learning isn’t just about what’s taught; the environment also shapes it. Even something as simple as a chair or how…
        February 11, 2026

        Beyond age limits: Supporting student body image online

        With new social media legislation now in effect, access to popular platforms has changed for some under-16s – but not…
        February 10, 2026

        How NAPLAN and Essential Assessment work together

        How can NAPLAN and Essential Assessment (EA) be used together to build a clearer, more accurate picture of student learning?…
        February 9, 2026

        Time to upgrade your whiteboard markers

        A practical solution for Australian schools and educators Every educator understands the importance of reliable classroom tools. In Australian schools,…
        December 11, 2025

        Empowering inclusive learning in the classroom

        Classrooms across Australia are changing. Teachers are welcoming more students with diverse learning needs than ever before, each requiring clear,…

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