Women absent from school STEM textbooks: study
07 September, 2023Male scientists take centrestage in Australian high school STEM textbooks, according to research from Curtin University and ANU.
Invisible challenges: a study of school principals
22 August, 2023The emotional demands experienced by Australian principals are the subject of a new study by Monash University.
NAPLAN reporting to be made clearer
28 July, 2023Across Australia, NAPLAN individual student reports (ISRs) will be simplified and made clearer for parents and carers.
26 new STEM Ambassadors appointed
17 July, 2023To accommodate the growing need for expert advice amongst parliamentarians, Science & Technology Australia has appointed 26 new STEM Ambassadors in 2023.
Cracking the code on the new maths syllabus
15 June, 2023Edrolo and CS in Schools have partnered up to help secondary schools teach computational thinking in the new VCE Maths syllabus.
Reducing screen time during the school holidays
19 April, 2023Adding structure and reducing screen time is key to keeping kids healthy over the school holidays, research shows.
Digital textbook partnership launched
04 April, 2023Booktopia and VitalSource have formed a partnership to provide greater access to digital textbooks.
Back to school with workplace safety program
28 March, 2023Victorian students are learning the skills to stay safe in their first jobs, thanks to a new WorkSafe program.
Better benchmarks under NAPLAN reforms
20 March, 2023NAPLAN results will become easier for parents to understand, following reforms from the Victorian Government.
STEM program upskills arts students
08 March, 2023Charles Darwin University (CDU) has introduced a STEM program to encourage arts and humanities students into science and technology.
Student learning library has online resources for parents
28 February, 2023A free online student learning library has been established by the NSW Government, allowing parents to view what their child is studying.
Online learning not as effective: study
15 February, 2023Although online learning does not impact grades when compared to face-to-face methods, research suggests that the learning process is not as effective.
NAPLAN report changes welcomed
14 February, 2023Changes made to the way NAPLAN results are communicated to families have been welcomed by the Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO).
How children are recovering after pandemic lockdowns
08 February, 2023A survey has revealed that children's screen time, emotional stability and socialisation remain of concern to parents in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns.
How online interaction is inhibiting young people
24 January, 2023Fear of online judgement may impact the concentration levels of adolescents, according to a UNSW Sydney study.
