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On-screen music teachers are hitting a bum note
From Mr Schneebly in School of Rock to Mr Holland and his opus, the way movies portray music teachers can undermine their diversity and professionalism
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Why collaborative mentoring for teachers is key to great education
To keep talented teachers in the profession, we need to support them in ways that are meaningful, evidence-based and grounded in trust
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Maybe the problem isn’t critical thinking, but how we assess it
There is a growing concern that Australia’s university students lack critical thinking, but maybe the problem is how we teach and assess it
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How a gaming program is giving neurodivergent kids a power up
Neurodivergent kids all over the world are set to build friendships, confidence and belonging through a collaborative gaming program
Education
Research
White, male, British authors still dominate school reading lists
Is Australia's literature curriculum still beholden to its colonial past? New research says it is, with a focus on class and privilege
Education
‘We have always been here’
Truth commissions in Nordic countries are addressing racism and the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples. The education sector must play an active role in truth-telling – as it must in Australia
Education
Swimming is our national pastime, but too many kids aren’t learning how
Some Australian schools are still not running a swimming program, with up to 40 per cent of children missing out on key skills
Arts & Culture
What we watched, read and listened to in 2024: Part One
The books, podcasts, TV series, poems, footy matches and more that inspired us in 2024
Education
Screen time these holidays doesn't need to be a bad thing
While screen time often gets a bad reputation, helping young people navigate technology mindfully can make summer holidays both safe and socially enriching