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Researchers from Ireland surveyed students to examine their views on the extent to which uniforms are a barrier to physical activity and physical education participation. Findings show over half see uniforms as a barrier and many had suggestions for how the uniform experience could be improved.

Media and Artificial Intelligence Literacy (MAIL) has been announced as the innovative domain for PISA 2029. The OECD has already released the first draft framework, offering an early understanding of how media literacy and AI literacy intersect and link to other curriculum areas, the key concepts and big ideas, and how to nurture the related competences.

Australia introduced social media age restrictions at the end of last year, sparking widespread global interest. The eSafety Commissioner has released an update on the first 3 months of implementation and in this article, we explore the early impact of the reforms, areas of good practice and concern, and insights from educators and parents.

A survey of almost 400 parents has assessed their interest and preferences in a school-provided meal offering for Australian primary schools. Respondents were asked about cost, nutrition and quality, environmental sustainability, access, menu options, and the school approach to food. Here are some of the findings.

‘Induction and mentoring is about bringing your academic capability to life in the reality of a classroom.’ In today’s podcast, CEO of AITSL Tim Bullard joins Teacher Deputy Editor Rebecca Vukovic to talk all about improving induction for both early career teachers and school leaders. 

New research shows students recognise bullying to be intentional and emotionally harmful behaviour, and they want to help, but many don’t feel able to intervene. In this article we speak to Dr Aneeza Pervez about the implications of these research findings for schools, specifically when it comes to anti-bullying program design.

Participating in professional learning can be energising and inspiring, but introducing what you’ve learned into your own practice – and sustaining it over the long term – can be hard. Taking small, simple steps on a regular basis was a key feature of what endured for teachers in a recent Australian research study of music-based approaches to nurture wellbeing.

In The Research Files Episode 105, Jo Earp is joined by Dr Alexandra Hennessey from the University of Manchester to talk about a research study exploring how different schools in the UK have adopted the Well Schools framework. Their conversation focused on 2 aspects – the role of teacher wellbeing and the importance of a whole school approach.

‘Supporting relationship skills often requires empathy, active listening and sustained dialogue.’ OECD Director of Education and Skills Andreas Schleicher shares international insights from TALIS 2024 on how teachers respond when students disengage or struggle with relationship skills.

Earlier this week, the world celebrated International Women’s Day – an important call to action for advancing gender equality. In this edition of 5 further readings, we share 5 resources on the topic of gender equity in education.