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Happy birthday, Teacher!
Happy birthday, Teacher!

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.

Ask an expert: Professor Dylan Wiliam
Ask an expert: Professor Dylan Wiliam

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

Inquiring minds
Inquiring minds

‘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.

Standing tall
Standing tall

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

Learning by teaching ... a robot
Learning by teaching ... a robot

Researchers are exploring how an artificially-intelligent robot can help children improve their handwriting skills, by placing the youngsters in the role of teacher.

Moving on with literacy
Moving on with literacy

Researchers have developed a program that combines movement with literacy to improve reading and writing skills in early childhood.

Teacher's bookshelf: Autism Awareness Month
Teacher's bookshelf: Autism Awareness Month

In honour of Autism Awareness month, two educators take a look at a story about a boy who embarks on a journey to find a new brain.

Learning journeys: Staff investigations
Learning journeys: Staff investigations

Staff-developed research programs are key to the curriculum improvement process at this school.

Spotlight on practitioners
Spotlight on practitioners

Educators from around the world will gather in Sydney next month to share successful approaches that have helped to improve student learning outcomes in school communities.

Education for All results 'sobering'
Education for All results 'sobering'

A UNESCO report tracking a 15 year push toward global education goals has revealed mixed results and flagged major inequality as an ongoing barrier to change.