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A survey of Australian teachers and principals has revealed an ageing workforce, which researchers warn has significant implications for succession planning.

We speak to Ray Boyd, Principal of West Beechboro Primary School in Perth. Since taking on his role, he has introduced a Professional Recognition Program to support staff learning and student outcomes have improved significantly.

Suicide is a significant public health issue due to its serious social, emotional and economic consequences. So, what can schools do? Three experts discuss.

'The biggest deals these days are done in the sandpit, not on the golf course.' Read how three mothers started their own early years education centre.

This month's video vox pop asks three school leaders: What do you know now that you wish you'd known at the start of your career?

Do you like to praise students who complete a task that's easy for them? According to a research review, this strategy can be harmful to learning.

A trip to Space Camp is helping one educator design a curriculum that is based on real experiences, with the aim to engage STEM students.

Are teenage students in Finland more likely to persevere with a problem than their counterparts in Australia? What about students in Shanghai or the US? Take a look at this Teacher infographic.

A commonly proposed strategy for raising achievement levels in schools is to specify high expectations or ‘standards’ of student performance and to hold students, teachers and schools accountable for achieving those standards. On the surface, it seems like an eminently sensible strategy. But is it?

Happy World Teachers' Day, Australia. Watch our special video message and pass it on to a colleague.