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It’s a popular idea – educational assessments are either ‘summative’ assessments of learning or ‘formative’ assessments for learning. But just how fundamental is this distinction? And is it truly useful?

Reading aloud for pleasure is more associated with primary than secondary. Yet for 36 years, this educator has read aloud for enjoyment to her Grade 7 to 12s.

As a Teacher reader, you can access 20 per cent off certain titles by visiting one of ACER's Bookshops during May and June, and greeting staff with: 'I'm a Teacher reader!'

A year ago, Teacher went live. To celebrate, we take a look back at some of the team’s favourite articles, podcasts, videos and infographics from our first year.

To celebrate our first birthday, the Teacher team looks back on some of our favourite podcast interviews from the last 12 months.

If you could ask Professor Dylan Wiliam one question, what would it be?

How and why are educators using Twitter? New research from the US provides some interesting insights.

‘I don’t know, but we can find out’ is one of the most powerful things you can say to students, says one educator. See why play-based learning works in her classroom.

Why can’t schools be as exciting as Disney World? One principal shares how his school has incorporated stimulating learning platforms that feed students' imagination.

The argument for working at standing desks often centres on the related health benefits, but a new study suggests they could increase student engagement.