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Schools lacking mindfulness education – report
New research shows teachers lack adequate resources to teach personal and social capabilities to Australian kids
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Principals to ‘psychologically evaluate’ teachers
One state’s public school principals will be trained to perform mental health checks on teachers as part of a government initiative
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‘Whole school approach’ needed for student wellbeing – expert
Social and emotional learning is just as critical and essential as literacy and numeracy in a child’s education, according to an expert
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Victorian govt promises 100 new schools
The Andrews Government has pledged $850m to build new schools and preschools to meet growing demand across the state
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Base curriculum review on evidence, not fads – expert
The NSW school curriculum review will have serious consequences for schools, writes Dr Jennifer Buckingham from the Centre for Independent Studies
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Could this be the school of the future?
A Brisbane school is powering a portable classroom entirely on renewable energy, and the results so far are promising
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Education the most cyber-attacked industry – report
It’s time for teachers to be trained to identify cyberthreats that pose a major risk to the personal data of students and staff, says an education technologist
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New study highlights impact of makerspaces in schools
New research shows makerspaces can be highly effective at developing primary school students’ creativity, critical thinking and digital skills
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Schools join law firm to stop domestic violence
As educators, influencers and role models, principals are the key to changing attitudes and reshaping the minds of young people – but they can’t do it alone
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Tech giant launches traineeship program
A landmark traineeship program will combine a Certificate IV in Information Technology with paid work experience at some of Australia’s leading organisations