A peak association for Australian primary principals has criticised what it calls a “back to basics” approach in education, instead calling for a focus on ‘movement-rich’ and ‘agency-rich’ pedagogy in schools to improve outcomes for all learners.
New results released during NAIDOC Week show the first national Aboriginal-led week of action (during June) in response to youth vaping reached young people nationally on a major scale and, importantly, made a big impression.
Private schools have opened a campaign to have the $1.2 billion Choice and Affordability (CAF) slush fund extended beyond 2029 when it is due to end.
One school principal spent nearly $3 million on hiring casual relief teachers in a single year just to keep classes running, while another operated for multiple terms with a staffing capacity down by nearly a quarter, new research that probes the ...
People realise their potential more fully when their educational success does not depend as strongly on their social background, new research suggests.
Childhood vaccination rates have fallen over the past five years while more Australians are suffering from chronic disease, according to a major report into the health of the nation.
A children’s “fight club” has fueled widespread anger and led to a court appearance for two boys, prompting calls for potential new laws that target the behaviour.
Taking responsibility for planning and supervising children’s sport is an important part of the daily routine in most schools.
