My greatest hope for our future is an inclusive education

Education is the key to success for people with a disability as well as their able-bodied peers. Ensuring that everyone has access to high quality education will unlock all the talents Australians have to offer.

Helping disadvantage kids learn after COVID

COVID-19 has exposed fault lines in the education system for already disadvantaged students who are more likely to be severely impacted by the pandemic.

School anti-bullying schemes can do more harm than good

International research into the effectiveness of school bullying prevention programs shows that a high proportion of programs either do not reduce bullying or can even increase it.

Arvanitakis on education: Building brave spaces

The strength of our democracy depends on a commitment to upholding both diversity and free expression, especially when it is hard, and this is particularly important in education.

Pre-school is becoming a federal election issue

As well as promising benefits for children, a more integrated, universal preschool education system would deliver significant benefits to families and the economy.

What have we learned from online learning?

Online learning in primary and secondary schools and higher education institutions has challenged how teachers have traditionally created strong relationships and positive learning environments.

Minimising ‘mathemaphobia’

Maths – it’s the subject some kids love to hate, yet despite its lack of popularity, mathematics is critical for a STEM-capable workforce and vital for Australia’s current and future productivity. Now, researchers exploring the impact of anxiety on learning maths have found that boosting student confidence is pivotal to greater engagement with the subject.

Parents’ lessons for teachers

While it’s hoped schooling will return to “normal” post-COVID remote learning, the experiences of parents should inform educators’ practices of the future.

How meta skills improve your knowledge, and why universities ignore them

Meta skills are general and reusable abilities which apply broadly to a wide set of problems, or help people acquire more specific skills, but universities still shy from teaching students how to learn.

When is the ‘right’ time to invest in women and STEM?

The federal government’s plan to reduce the cost of a university STEM course and provide more related job opportunities will have little impact on girls and women if they don’t identify with STEM subjects.

Teachers’ commitment shines through

An international study suggests that despite the many challenges, schools and teachers have responded with creativity and flexibility to providing inclusive education during the COVID crisis.

PhD research experience during Covid-19

PhD student Mohammad Reaz outlines his experience at Western Sydney University during lockdown and outlines some strategies for success in these difficult circumstances.