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Teaching thinking skills in schools
Teaching thinking skills in schools

Melissa Hughes discusses the development of critical thinking skills in a changing landscape.

School excursion support for students with autism
School excursion support for students with autism

For youngsters with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), an excursion can be a real challenge. Find out about a project offering support for students and their teachers.

In conversation: Dylan Wiliam
In conversation: Dylan Wiliam

Schools must work with parents to ensure they receive useful, meaningful information about their child's learning, says Professor Dylan Wiliam.

Seeing, thinking and wondering
Seeing, thinking and wondering

‘When we can see an opportunity, we can think about what’s possible and then wonder how we can make it happen.’ Fiona Gordon discusses how allowing students to construct their own knowledge can create change.

Growing their own
Growing their own

How a joint venture to support pre-service educators is improving teacher retention for Northern Territory schools.

Leading thinkers in conversation
Leading thinkers in conversation

Professor Geoff Masters AO, Dr Michele Bruniges AM and Sir Michael Barber gathered last month to discuss assessment reform and innovation. Here's a taste of what they had to say.

Tips for conducting school-based research
Tips for conducting school-based research

If you're looking to carry out school-based research, what makes a good question? What will the project involve? And, how can you share your findings with the community?

Instilling a love of reading
Instilling a love of reading

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.

Professional learning – reflections from a trip to Finland
Professional learning – reflections from a trip to Finland

Two educators recently embarked on a professional learning journey to Finland. Here, they reflect on the lessons they learned from the Finnish system.

Targeting school improvement
Targeting school improvement

How an external audit can help principals and school leaders zero in from the big picture and focus on areas for future development.