Girls’ maths participation in decline – report
The latest Year 12 Mathematics Participation Report Card reveals female participation in maths is in decline
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New school ‘changes the measure of success’
Lindfield Learning Village, which opens its doors for the first time this Term, promises to revolutionise the way students learn
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Are traditional school punishments working?
A growing body of evidence suggests that a new approach to dealing with students’ anti-social behaviour might be needed
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Education heavyweights launch new PD programs
Nationally and internationally renowned educators and thought leaders have announced they will join forces with an education leadership institute in 2019
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Experts respond to specialist teachers plan
There has been a mixed response to the Federal Government's plan to provide extra specialist maths and science teachers for schools
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Former PM laments mandatory sex ed
A former Prime Minister has stirred controversy by saying schools that make sex education mandatory should be defunded
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Minister slams STEM education as a ‘fad’
NSW Education Minister, Rob Stokes, has warned schools about over-relying on STEM education, which he said is ‘de-humanising’ education
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Report highlights need for media literacy among kids
While young people are avid consumers of news, many are unable to distinguish fake stories from real ones, new research shows
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Opinion: Selective schools cater to the most advantaged students
Selective schools were set up to provide opportunities to the gifted and talented – not just the wealthy, gifted and talented, says senior lecturer, Dr Christina Ho
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: NAPLAN begins, play enters disputed territory & calls for ‘urgent’ plan
Making news this week, NAPLAN kicks off, a school play turns controversial and an education leader calls for an ‘urgent national plan’ for schools.