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‘We just want to make sure that the students are gaining their confidence … and really opening their eyes to what opportunities are out there at our doorstep’. We speak with Dripstone Middle School Principal Nektaria Pikoulos and Angela Sheedy from Charles Darwin University about a partnership that’s not only supporting student career pathways, but their health and wellbeing too.

Effective feedback drives improvements in teaching and learning. What happens to the feedback that you give students? In our latest reader submission Andreas Katsanos – Berwick Campus Head of Commerce at Beaconhill College in Melbourne, Victoria – shares how he’s been improving his own practice in this area by implementing a 3-stage feedback loop.

Discover the wide range of curriculum-aligned programs and resources on offer at the Australian Museum and book a world-class outing that draws upon the museum’s vast collections. Crafted by a team of education specialists, the suite of programs provide students with innovative and engaging learning opportunities across primary and secondary learning stages. 

‘If we want to set the next generation up to thrive in an increasingly digital world, then we need real-world strategies that are created with them, not just for them.’ In today’s article, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation share why they embraced the voices of children and young people when co-designing their online safety and digital literacy education initiative, eSmart.

In our latest annual reader survey, we asked you what you love about your role. In this infographic, we share some of the responses we received from classroom teachers. 

Last month we brought you news of a major OECD report on the state of global teenage career preparation. So, in this follow-up podcast we’re going to be sharing an example of how one school here in Australia – Fairhills High School in Victoria – is doing some great work in the area of careers and pathways education.

Australia’s year 4s achieved the country’s best-ever result in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Alongside the year 4 and 8 assessments, students, teachers and principals at participating schools completed a questionnaire – those findings have been released today.

In today’s article, Rachael Lehr, Associate Principal at Dayton Primary School in Western Australia shares her advice on how to set the tone for a new school term to get the best out of your students and staff. From creating positive relationships, to setting high expectations and revisiting routines, Rachael shares what has worked in her school setting.

In early 2025, all 9 of Zoos Victoria’s Asian elephants were relocated to a state-of-the-art habitat at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Students visiting Werribee can now observe herd dynamics up close, with educators guiding inquiry into animal behaviour, welfare science, and the complex ethics of human-animal relationships.

Every day, across classrooms, school halls, and virtual learning spaces, educators are quietly performing extraordinary feats – finding new ways to connect with students, leading their colleagues through change, and putting everything they have into helping young people thrive. Yet, all too often, their efforts go unrecognised. The 2025 National Education Summit Teacher Awards aim to change that.