Should schools be taking food education more seriously?
Food education in Australian secondary schools faces several challenges that educators and policymakers must address, say experts
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New training helps spot cheaters in the classroom
New research reveals that markers can often tell when students have paid others to do their assignments
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Students need work-integrated learning – experts
Research shows that while STEM graduates are earning less, employers need them more than ever
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Early education crucial to prevent bone neglect
Australian parents report that children are falling short of the mark when it comes to bone health according to new research
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'Impossible' to know validity of NAPLAN testing – experts
Experts have weighed into the debate about whether online and paper-based NAPLAN tests can be meaningfully compared
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Big data sparks student privacy concerns
Big data is having a greater impact on students’ privacy than previously thought, according to a new study
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Public school fee push raises concerns
Recent reports suggest that one state's public schools are pressuring parents into paying voluntary fees – but is this such a bad idea? The Educator investigates
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New digital resources support teachers
Deakin University researchers have developed a new resource for teachers to better understand how their students are using technology outside the classroom
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Govt places IPS program under the microscope
The Educator looks at why one state government has launched a full review into the controversial Independent Public Schools (IPS) program
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Doubts cast over impact of school autonomy
While school autonomy reforms have achieved impressive results in some cases, new research shows it may be undermining fairness in public education