THE study of media is one of the most important disciplines in any 21st Century curriculum. We teach our children ...
This story appeared in the July 2013 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.
Victorian public school students will get to enjoy more fluffy, furry and feathered friends in their classrooms in the new year with State Government funding support to the tune of $2.7 million for animal-assisted wellbeing and engagement programs.
For many of us, swimming is a source of joy and freedom, and snorkelling underwater is a summer staple, but did you know that holding your breath in shallow water can be fatal.
A free digital mental health platform used by more than 200 schools (and counting) has been wound up due to its Department of Education funding being cut.
Independent Schools Australia (ISA) has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of the Anti-Semitism Education Taskforce, describing it as an important step in strengthening social cohesion and addressing anti-semitism.
The WA Government is seeking people with cultural, community and child development expertise to advise on a ground-breaking initiative to help prevent youth crime.
With more than 5.5 million Australians living with disability, early education has become critical in shaping how future generations understand inclusion, accessibility, and equality – yet schools still lack regular access to disability awareness ...
Parents are being encouraged to gently check in with their children who may be feeling unsettled or fearful after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
Compulsory schooling for 16-year-olds boosts attendance and reduces their risk of maltreatment and need for emergency healthcare, new research has found.
The National Curriculum is skewed towards ideological environmental instruction through the mandated cross-curriculum priority of sustainability, according to a new report, which has also been criticised for its political motives.
The Victorian Government has released new resources for schools to help students, teachers and parents navigate the impacts of social media and screentime.
