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In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the role of the teacher librarian has never been more important. Charles Sturt University’s Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) course is tailored for qualified teachers who wish to specialise in this critical field, offering flexible online delivery designed to fit into your busy schedule. 

More than 800 teachers from over 200 schools in every state and territory have taken part in the Strengthening Induction through Quality Teaching Rounds project. The evidence collected to date shows that participation in Quality Teaching Rounds has reduced burnout and improved wellbeing and professional community. 

‘Staff are integrating AI into their practice in ways that align with their readiness, confidence, and classroom context.’ In today’s article, Georgie Facci from Scotch College Junior School, Adelaide, shares how the school is embedding AI into the teaching and learning across the curriculum, and how staff are building their confidence and capabilities to foster a culture of empowered experimentation.

Schools across Australia are marking Children’s Book Week this week, and library spaces are at the heart of the celebrations. They’re a hub of expertise throughout the year, supporting teaching and learning. In this article, we share new research findings about their evolving role.

STTOP’s free, fast-paced sustainability program has landed in Aussie classrooms. What started as a series of fun, fast-paced YouTube videos has evolved into a national education program helping Aussie students take action and become advocates for a more sustainable future, right from the classroom.

What are the persistent teaching dilemmas you find yourself thinking about in your spare time and circling back to time and again? Professor Brianna Kennedy from the University of Glasgow joins the podcast to talk about a 2-stage process for cracking persistent challenges in the classroom, how teachers can use it in practice, and the impact it has on student learning and engagement. 

Childhood is a foundational period for the development of body image. The Butterfly Body Bright program provides a framework to help primary schools take significant steps toward achieving both staff and student self-compassion and body appreciation. 

In today’s Global Education podcast we’re joined by Dr Pauline Martinot, the lead author of the groundbreaking French study that points to the first year of school as the time and place where a maths gender gap emerges in favour of boys. Dr Martinot shares how her colleagues went about conducting the study of over 2.6 million children, some key findings, and the impact of this research on schools and teachers around the world. 

‘Technology does not work in the same way or to the same effect in all classrooms and with all students.’  In the final instalment of his 3-part series on technology in education, Dr Ralph Saubern addresses the challenges – and opportunities – in evaluating the impact of EdTech on learning outcomes. 

‘We all feel the pressure of keeping up with the latest technology innovations. This is especially true in schools where we are preparing young people for the future.’ In part 2 of his 3-part series on technology in education, Dr Ralph Saubern questions how schools and teachers can choose the right EdTech in the first place.