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Written by Trevor and Ann Spence, Owners, Top Marks Learning Centres From Forgetting to Flourishing: What Every School Needs to Know About Memory, Learning and Study Walk into almost any classroom in Australia and you will see dedicated teachers working tirelessly to help students succeed. Lessons are carefully planned. Curriculum

Written by Anne Cameron and Angie Farrier, Education Manager, Scholastic How Literacy Pro Helps Students Match, Monitor, and Motivate Their Reading Helping students become confident, capable readers is one of the most important goals in education. However, keeping students engaged while ensuring they are reading at the right level can

Written by James Jenkins, Head of AI and Digital Transformation, Canterbury College Your Class Is Unique. Your Digital Resources Could Be Too. Every class I’ve ever taught has been different, and not in a small way. The students in front of me each year bring their own mix of prior

Written by Jade Wong, The Learning Support Hub Looking Beyond the Behaviour: Understanding Trauma, Neurodiversity and Felt Safety in Schools The email arrives at 3:42pm. “There has been another incident.” As you read those words, you may have found yourself in one of two positions. Perhaps you’re the sender. A

Written by Kerry McDonald, PR1ME Maths Consultant, Scholastic What is CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract)? “I’ve already taught them that – they should know it!” One of the biggest misconceptions in Mathematics education is that “teaching” automatically equals “learning.” As teachers, we carefully plan lessons, model strategies, provide guided practice and create engaging

Written by Elijah Bajao, Lecturer, Monash College The Humble Notebook Has Had a Glow-Up: AI, Agency and the Future-Ready Classroom There was a time when a student notebook was mostly a place where ideas went to sit quietly until exam season. It held copied diagrams, highlighted definitions, the occasional doodle,

Written by Anthony Hockey, Principal, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Designing school playgrounds to improve student behaviour School playgrounds can be wonderful places, but they can also be a place of loneliness and conflict. Some of our students find the playground space very difficult and struggle to connect, take risks

Written by Andrew Murray, Director, Lumina Consulting Belonging, Trust and the Flourishing of School Communities If inclusion gives educators access, belonging gives them trust. That distinction matters for every school leader. A school may have inclusive policies, welcoming language and good intentions, yet still leave teachers and leaders feeling unseen,

Written by Rebekah Sharrott, Founder, TorchWay Education Bridging the Divide: Why High-End Curriculum Design Shouldn’t Be a Luxury There is a quiet inequity sitting at the centre of our education system. It isn’t always visible in headlines or policy debates. It doesn’t announce itself in the way funding gaps or

Written by Sali Shayia, Managing Director, CRAMLI Psychological and Behavioural Services The Future Classroom Isn’t Facing a Behaviour Crisis—It’s Facing a Complexity Crisis I don’t think schools have a behaviour problem. I think schools have a complexity problem. Every year we see new initiatives, new programs, new expectations and new

Written by Damian Ragusa, General Manager – Services & Programs, Camp Quality Why Cancer Education Matters 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. It touches families, classrooms, friendships and whole communities. For children and young people, cancer can be confusing, frightening and difficult

Written by Kim Elith, Head of School Assessments and Partnerships, Academic Assessment Services (AAS) When the Results Land: How Leading Schools Turn ATAR Data into Action Every year, the same scene plays out in schools across Australia. Year 12 results arrive. Principals and Heads of Department scan the spreadsheets. Numbers

Written by Lisa Kelliher, Chief Executive Officer, Be Challenged The Five Behaviours That Could Transform Every School Leadership Team in Australia For more than two decades, Patrick Lencioni’s model known as The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team has been widely adopted by corporate organisations seeking to lift collaboration, performance

Written by Aware Super Three smart super moves teachers can make before EOFY As the end of the financial year approaches, it’s a good time for teachers to check in on their super. A few small actions before 30 June 2026 can make a real difference to your long term

Written by Jesse Diggins, Director of School Services, Psychs in Schools Schools Are Investing More in Wellbeing Than Ever. Here’s What’s Missing. Over the past decade, schools have invested more heavily in student wellbeing than ever before. Governments have expanded mental health funding, principals have redirected budgets, and entire industries

Written by Stacey Jackson, Segment Managers, Twinkl Australia We Help Those Who Teach – Your Essential Toolkit Twinkl Australia supports every stage of the learning journey, from Early Years and Primary through to Secondary, Home Education, Inclusion, Librarians, pre-service teachers and Allied Health professionals. Our resources are created by Australian

Written by Laki Sideris, Head of Product, Informit The Case for Integrated Research and Media in Schools In an era defined by information saturation, the role of educational resources has shifted from providing access to enabling deep analysis. Modern students are screen first learners, yet research indicates a significant gap

Written by Andrew Murray, Former Secondary Principal, Director Lumina Wellbeing Strategy Six small practices for staying present when life feels full Most people I meet are not looking for another theory about life. They have read the books, listened to the podcasts, saved the posts, and promised themselves that next

Written by NGS Super Why the time to care about your super is now Superannuation is one of the most important financial assets Australians have. It is designed to help you save money during your working life so you can support yourself in retirement.  How does super work? In Australia,

Written by Samantha Zhan, Manager, Tianhe Hub The role of smart furniture in early childhood spaces Creating effective learning environments in early childhood education is no longer simply a matter of aesthetics—it is a key factor in supporting how children learn, interact, and develop. The physical environment plays a significant

Written by Dr Sonia Cheema, Leadership Coach, Teaching and Learning  Coach, VCE Chemistry teacher, Al Taqwa College  Introduction Inclusive education in Australia is evolving at a rapid pace. Classrooms are becoming more diverse, student needs are more complex, and the expectations on teachers and support staff are higher than ever

Written by Rebekah Sharrott, Founder, TorchWay Education There is a particular kind of exhaustion in teaching that doesn’t show up on a timetable. It isn’t the face-to-face hours. It isn’t even the marking, though that certainly plays its part. It’s the work that happens before the work: the thinking, the

Written by Alice Vigors, Principal, Tumut Public School As Artificial Intelligence becomes increasingly woven into the fabric of our educational and social lives, the question arises: What does it mean to learn in this new landscape? AI’s ability to analyse vast amounts of data and automate routine tasks is impressive,

Written by Eric Agyeman, Speaker, Anti-bullying Advocate, & Youth Mentor, Legacy Empowerment Group Every week, more than one in five students in Australia experience bullying and casual racism. For primary school leaders and educators, addressing these issues early isn’t just about managing classroom behavior—it is about protecting individual students and

Written by Craig Wotherspoon, Head of Wellbeing and Engagement, The David Scott School There is a phrase often heard in schools: “They’re not ready to learn.” It is usually said with compassion, sometimes with frustration, and often in response to behaviours that interrupt the expected rhythm of teaching: refusal, shutdown,

Written by Jarrod Hill, CEO, SPORTENG Schools, colleges and universities across Australia have long known the value of high-quality sports facilities and fields of play. They create key environments that influence student wellbeing, participation and overall positive school experiences.  For many schools and unis, quality sports facilities are more than

Written by Andrew Murray, Former Secondary Principal, Director Lumina Wellbeing Strategy With the National Education Summit just two weeks away, educators will soon head to Brisbane looking for fresh ideas, practical strategies, and perhaps a little renewed energy. I know the feeling well. You attend a keynote that challenges your

Written by Greg Brown, Strategenics Digital literacy has been a core focus in education for years. But the definition is changing. It is no longer enough for students to know how to use technology. They must understand how to interact with, question, and guide AI systems. What AI Literacy Actually

Written by: Rike Browning, Mindflight7 Teaching takes an incredible amount of energy. Between guiding students, meeting curriculum goals, and keeping the classroom positive, educators already have their hands full. Recent research from Monash University on Invisible Labour confirms what we already know: principals and teachers are carrying a massive administrative load.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this post contains the names of people who have passed away and discusses the Stolen Generations Written by: The Healing Foundation Board Chair, Professor Steve Larkin, Kungarakan On 26 May 1997, the Bringing them home report was tabled in Australian Parliament.