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Reading for fun

What do youngsters look for in books when they are reading for pleasure? Find out in this Teacher infographic.

Thinking outside the square
Thinking outside the square

Teacher speaks to four school leaders about taking on staff who've switched careers – and the practical experience they bring to the classroom.

Recognising exceptional teachers and outstanding contributions
Recognising exceptional teachers and outstanding contributions

The founder of a non-profit school to share effective practice in teaching reading and writing has won the inaugural million dollar Global Teacher Prize.

Photonics – the science of light
Photonics – the science of light

What is photonics? And, how can you make it relevant to your students? Teacher turned to Australian photonics expert, Professor Tanya Monro, for help.

The power of a good book
The power of a good book

There’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a good book. But, did you know that reading for enjoyment is also associated with higher academic achievement?

Big business and education philanthropy
Big business and education philanthropy

Analysis of philanthropic contributions to education by the world’s largest firms has revealed Australian companies place a great emphasis on community and employee engagement.

Ahead of the curve
Ahead of the curve

‘From a moral sense, we asked “what can we do better?”’ How a focus on the fundamentals of primary education rapidly transformed results at a Western Australian school.

Teaching out of field
Teaching out of field

Teachers are at times being allocated to subjects for which they have received no formal education or training. What is the extent of the problem in Australia? Find out in this Teacher infographic.

2015 – Let's share the knowledge
2015 – Let's share the knowledge

‘More sensible is to consider what works in high-performing countries and adapt for local circumstances.’ Former politician and award-winning journalist, Maxine McKew, discusses how schools can replicate success.

The Research Files Episode 7: Julian Fraillon on ICILS
The Research Files Episode 7: Julian Fraillon on ICILS

Julian Fraillon discusses the results of the pioneering International Computer and Information Literacy Study, which took place for the first time in 2013.