
Public schools: doing more with less
Research published by Save Our Schools in 2025 shows clearly that Australian public schools bear a very large burden of disadvantage but are under-resourced for
Research published by Save Our Schools in 2025 shows clearly that Australian public schools bear a very large burden of disadvantage but are under-resourced for
Legislation to enforce the ban on under-16s using social media has been introduced into Federal Parliament.
“Neuroplasticity” is a long word, but it simply refers to the brain’s ability to build itself in response to new life experiences and changes in
Reading is a foundational life skill and a source of pleasure and wonder. It’s one of the most important skills children learn and the teaching
Federal “Right to Disconnect” legislation, passed in 2024, makes explicit that all employees have the right to refuse contact from their employer or a third
Choosing a school for your children can be a big decision, and you will have many factors to consider. This article will guide you through
This ‘Spotlight’ article from the Australian Institute for Teacher and School Leadership (AITSL) summarises research on the impact of different types of engagement, and points
The debate over phonics teaching (explicit instruction on how to ‘sound out’ words by learning the sounds that letters or combinations of letters stand for)
Economist Trevor Cobbold from Save Our Schools has exposed further evidence of the over-funding of private schools, due to a flaw in the way funding
A recent article in the Conversation looks at the link between smartphones and mental health issues in teenagers. The article focuses on a new book
Research published by Save Our Schools in 2025 shows clearly that Australian public schools bear a very large burden of disadvantage but are under-resourced for the challenge. This is because public schools receive less income
Legislation to enforce the ban on under-16s using social media has been introduced into Federal Parliament.
“Neuroplasticity” is a long word, but it simply refers to the brain’s ability to build itself in response to new life experiences and changes in development. Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has written an information sheet
Reading is a foundational life skill and a source of pleasure and wonder. It’s one of the most important skills children learn and the teaching of phonics plays an important role in helping kids to become
Federal “Right to Disconnect” legislation, passed in 2024, makes explicit that all employees have the right to refuse contact from their employer or a third party (such as a student or a parent) outside of
Choosing a school for your children can be a big decision, and you will have many factors to consider. This article will guide you through
This ‘Spotlight’ article from the Australian Institute for Teacher and School Leadership (AITSL) summarises research on the impact of different types of engagement, and points to resources to assist teachers and leaders to constructively engage
The debate over phonics teaching (explicit instruction on how to ‘sound out’ words by learning the sounds that letters or combinations of letters stand for) has raged for decades. This article covers recent developments beginning
Economist Trevor Cobbold from Save Our Schools has exposed further evidence of the over-funding of private schools, due to a flaw in the way funding needs are assessed. Trevor’s article begins: Some private schools have
A recent article in the Conversation looks at the link between smartphones and mental health issues in teenagers. The article focuses on a new book by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt titled The Anxious Generation. According
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