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Infographic: School student retention, enrolments and teacher growth
Infographic: School student retention, enrolments and teacher growth

The Australian Bureau of Statistics release data on schools, staff and students in Australia each year. The latest data for 2024 show increases from 2023 in student retention, full-time equivalent teaching staff, and student enrolment.

Video infographic: Words most frequently used by children
Video infographic: Words most frequently used by children

As a teacher, knowing the words your students frequently use in their writing can help you understand where to extend their spelling and vocabulary skills. The 2024 Oxford Children’s Word of the Year report reveals words frequently used by primary aged children in their writing. 

All the world’s a stage – the power of drama in Global Citizenship Education
All the world’s a stage – the power of drama in Global Citizenship Education

‘By fostering empathy, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, drama plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of global citizens ...’ Lauren Backhouse – Phase Leader, Upper Primary at the Budapest British International School in Hungary – shares how she has incorporated drama into her own classroom practice to teach Global Citizenship Education.

Teacher Staffroom Episode 64: Podcasts and popular content
Teacher Staffroom Episode 64: Podcasts and popular content

In this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we share highlights from our podcasts this month, including our episodes with Professor John Munro and Dr Claire Scoular. We also delve into our archive to share some of our most popular content of all time, some with over a quarter of a million views. 

Infographic: Top issues facing young people
Infographic: Top issues facing young people

The latest annual Youth Survey by national charity Mission Australia received responses from 17,480 young people (aged 15-19) around the country on issues important to them in 2024. Here, we look at the top personal challenges they are facing.

School Improvement Episode 58: Award-winning science teachers on real-world learning, professional development and lesson ideas
School Improvement Episode 58: Award-winning science teachers on real-world learning, professional development and lesson ideas

Last term, the 2024 recipients of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Excellence in Science Teaching were announced. In this episode, Alice Leung and Daniel Edwards join us to share some of their favourite learning activities to run in the classroom, discuss why STEM is for everyone, and share how they use social media to connect with experts.

Research news: Coping with compassion fatigue
Research news: Coping with compassion fatigue

New research published in the Australian Journal for Education examines the coping strategies teachers use to deal with stress and trauma. The study explores how this can impact a teacher’s ‘compassion satisfaction’, where they experience pleasure and fulfilment from helping others, or ‘compassion fatigue’.

Staff training in Youth Mental Health First Aid
Staff training in Youth Mental Health First Aid

After observing a noticeable increase in mental health concerns among their students, Sydney’s Waverley College decided to take a bold and proactive step. In this article, Head of Wellbeing James Horrocks shares how they trained every staff member – from teachers and administrators to support staff – as a Youth Mental Health First Aider.

Nation’s largest non-government provider of distance education expands into Victoria
Nation’s largest non-government provider of distance education expands into Victoria

‘The benefits of this model of schooling are many, including the flexibility to learn from anywhere.’ Australian Christian College Victoria has launched its new virtual campus, Australian Christian College Victoria Online (ACCVO), where students ‘logged on’ to attend their virtual classes beginning Term 1, 2025. 

Researching education: 5 further readings on post-pandemic learning
Researching education: 5 further readings on post-pandemic learning

In the first edition of Researching education: 5 further readings for 2025, we share 5 further readings that focus on post-pandemic learning – including a report on the impact of small-group tutoring, a case study into migrant parents’ experiences during emergency home-schooling, and more.