Once a fortnight Teacher ventures down to Room 3 – the basement archives at the Australian Council for Educational Research.

In Episode 6 of The Research Files, Teacher speaks to Sandra Pattison and Tham Lu about an NCVER report that explores whether school characteristics influence student engagement of 15-year-olds.

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.

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.

How are you feeling today? According to researcher Rebecca Collie, the way you feel will impact your work in the classroom.

The results of a new international study indicate that Australian teenagers are more likely to persevere in problem-solving.

Why might early career teachers consider leaving the profession? What kind of support would encourage them to stay? Find out in the latest episode of The Research Files.

In consultation with the Department of Education Western Australia, Protective Behaviours WA has developed the Holding Hands program, which aims to develop problem-solving skills and assertiveness in children.

Traditional bullying is twice as common as cyber bullying among teenagers, according to a new research analysis of 80 studies from around the world.