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Infographic: Teaching hours

How does Australia compare with other countries when it comes to the number of teaching hours in primary, lower secondary and upper secondary? Find out in today's infographic.

Catching up struggling readers
Catching up struggling readers

A pilot study has helped struggling youngsters in Australia, with participating students achieving an average reading age gain of 15 months in six months.

Infographic: Formats of writing outside school

What do children and young people most commonly write outside school time? The National Literacy Trust UK recently explored.

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.

Infographic: Universal primary education

The theme of World Teachers' Day 2015 is 'Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies'. What are some of the challenges when it comes to staff shortages? Find out in this infographic.

Writing skills and employability – do young people see the link?
Writing skills and employability – do young people see the link?

New research from the National Literacy Trust UK shows that a large percentage of children and young people don't see a connection between good writing skills and employability.

Motivation and engagement: every minute of every day matters
Motivation and engagement: every minute of every day matters

How much does student motivation and engagement change over the course of a day, a week, and a month at school? How much does motivation and engagement vary from student to student?

The Research Files Episode 14: Andreas Schleicher on the impact of technology on learning outcomes
The Research Files Episode 14: Andreas Schleicher on the impact of technology on learning outcomes

Andreas Schleicher joins Teacher from Paris to talk about the findings of a recent OECD report that explores the impact of technology on student learning outcomes.

Parents 'want information on classroom practices'
Parents 'want information on classroom practices'

A new study by Australian academics suggests parents want more information from educators about classroom practices and teaching methods.

Infographic: Time online and attendance and wellbeing

Is there a link between time spent online and wellbeing and attendance? A recent OECD report explored.