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School climate - the effect on transition
School climate - the effect on transition

Donna Cross and Leanne Lester look at how components of school climate can affect the transition from primary to secondary.

Infographic: Popular sports amongst youngsters
Infographic: Popular sports amongst youngsters

Looking to set up a lunchtime or afterschool sports club this year? This infographic might offer some inspiration. Here are the three most popular sports Australian six-to 13-year-olds like to participate in.

Teaching in context – resources and materials
Teaching in context – resources and materials

What resources are needed for teaching in context? Dave Tout discusses.

WISE 2015: Recognising change, transformation and impact
WISE 2015: Recognising change, transformation and impact

The 2015 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards have honoured six projects for their creative approach to learning and positive impact on society.

Learning spaces: The shifting lens
Learning spaces: The shifting lens

‘[It] is less about the building and more about understanding what activities are intended to occur in the spaces.’ Peter Lippman discusses transformative learning environments.

Designing a whole-school literacy program
Designing a whole-school literacy program

One educator discusses the process he undertook when tasked with the job of revamping his school's literacy program.

Delaying Kindergarten – the impact on mental health
Delaying Kindergarten – the impact on mental health

Delaying a child’s enrolment to Kindergarten for a year has mental health benefits, according to new research from Stanford University.

Sources of teacher stress
Sources of teacher stress

What are the common sources of stress for secondary teachers? This research uncovers three central themes, and compares data from Australia and Hong Kong.

Teacher readers share their advice
Teacher readers share their advice

‘Be innovative’, ‘Look after your mental health’. Our survey asked Teacher readers to share advice. Here are some of their tips.

The Research Files Episode 12: Dr Chris Harvey on delayed school start times
The Research Files Episode 12: Dr Chris Harvey on delayed school start times

Teacher speaks to Dr Chris Harvey about a year-long study exploring whether starting the school day later has an impact on student achievement levels.