Women absent from school STEM textbooks: study

07 September, 2023

Male scientists take centrestage in Australian high school STEM textbooks, according to research from Curtin University and ANU.


Free NBN for disadvantaged students

06 September, 2023

A free NBN connection will be provided for 12 months to Queensland families with school-aged students who do not have broadband at home.


Navigating the future of education with the power of connected learning

01 September, 2023 by Bruce Bennie, Vice President & General Manager, Australia & New Zealand, Juniper Networks | Supplied by: Juniper Networks Australia

In the ever-evolving landscape of education technology, the pursuit of a seamless and dynamic learning experience stands as the true North for educators and institutions alike.


Why flagging public schools need full funding

30 August, 2023

Inadequate funding for public schools is a barrier to students achieving their full potential, according to a new report.


Teaching AI human uncertainty

29 August, 2023

Researchers are attempting to bridge the gap between human behaviour and machine learning by incorporating uncertainty into these systems.


Why implementing strict tech rules helps students

28 August, 2023

Boarding school could be the answer for teenagers who use digital devices at night and struggle with sleep.


AI benefits outweigh risk, say half of teachers

25 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Capgemini Australia

According to a new report, half of secondary school teachers around the world believe the benefits of generative AI in education outweigh the risks.


Invisible challenges: a study of school principals

22 August, 2023

The emotional demands experienced by Australian principals are the subject of a new study by Monash University.


How childhood burns affect academic outcomes

16 August, 2023

Young people who have been hospitalised due to burns are less likely to finish high school, a Macquarie University study has shown.


Living STEM program launches in classrooms

15 August, 2023

A program that aims to connect students to Indigenous scientific knowledge has been launched by the CSIRO and Chevron Australia.


Issuing a cybersecurity licence to students

15 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Edith Cowan University

A digital cybersecurity licence is under development for Australian students and teachers.


Teacher pay docked over five-minute strike

14 August, 2023

Staff in Queensland Catholic schools will be docked a full day's pay for a five-minute work stoppage.


What drives learning?

14 August, 2023

A new study done on rodents has found that an immediate external incentive is not required for learning to take place in the brain.


School fined after student drowning

31 July, 2023

The drowning death of a student on a school excursion has led to a $420,000 fine for a private college in Adelaide.


NAPLAN reporting to be made clearer

28 July, 2023

Across Australia, NAPLAN individual student reports (ISRs) will be simplified and made clearer for parents and carers.


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