High Schools

Education
Are the kids OK?
A new survey has found that more and more young people on the cusp of adulthood are reporting poor mental health and uncertainty about the future

Education
5 tips for Year 12 students preparing for exams
As Year 12 students prepare for their final exams during COVID-19, there are steps parents, carers and students can take to get through this final secondary school hurdle

Sciences & Technology
Data isn’t neutral and neither are decision algorithms
The UK’s misguided attempt to use algorithms to estimate school scores is a warning and reminder of the need to keep humans and accountability in automated decision-making

Education
The enduring ‘cultural cringe’ about teaching Australian literature
Australian literature hasn’t received the attention it deserves in the classroom, but a new project aims to help teachers share its diversity with Australian high-school students

Education
An alternative to ATAR
As students prepare for their end-of-year exams, new research is exploring an alternative to the ATAR that may better recognise student achievement and inspire good learning

Education
Helping ‘impatient’ students stay in school
Patience can have a significant impact on a child’s educational outcomes, and understanding why can help inform good policy for Australia’s school system

Education
Is your child lonely at school?
Loneliness and isolation can cause serious problems, especially for children in primary and secondary school, but there are key steps that can help your child connect

Education
What does a great teacher look like?
Teachers with a strong belief in their own ability to ‘get the job done’ have the biggest impact on a student’s learning

Education
Why don’t Australian school kids feel a sense of belonging?
Respectful and valued relationships with teachers and the wider community are key to helping more students feel greater connection to their school, leading to far-reaching positive effects

Education
Should school rankings matter?
In Victoria the VCE40+ figure is commonly used to rank schools – but is this a fair reflection of school quality?