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Bullying against teachers: what can be done?

Why are those tasked with helping children get the best start in life the targets of bullying and violence? One study sheds some light on this worrying trend

Breaking down barriers in geography education

The world is more connected than ever before, yet geography enrolments are declining. One inspirational teacher is bucking this trend

Is your school’s anti-bullying program making the problem worse?

While schools’ intentions are good, often these programs have not been properly evaluated for effectiveness, says one expert

‘Teachers need to take lead in education policy debate’ – union

The profession must claim its rightful place in education discussions, says Australian Education Union federal president Correna Haythorpe

Returning the balance to literacy teaching

An upcoming conference will examine the role of practice informed evidence in affecting pedagogical change

New deputy director for Catholic education

The National Catholic Education Commission has announced a new deputy director who will take up the role from 5 August

New report sounds alarm for teacher retention

The national survey of over 7,000 teachers serves as a wake up call for schools, particularly in disadvantaged areas

New research panel to boost education research

The group brings together some of Australia's most influential academics to share current research, policy and practice in educational leadership

Collective punishment: fair or farce?

Tasmania is currently the only state to restrict collective punishment in classrooms, and there are now calls for other states and territories follow

Is initial teacher education up to scratch?

Australian teachers are underprepared for the classroom compared to those in other countries, according to a recent global survey