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Academics suggest adolescent nicknaming is a great topic for language analysis lessons that's likely to spark student interest.

What are the top three factors that influence an educator’s decision to take on a leadership role? What aspects of the job provide the most satisfaction? Find out in this Teacher infographic.

Educators are embarking on a two year journey to evaluate fresh approaches through school-based research and share effective practice across sectors.

Australian educators believe insufficient time to prepare for lessons and a lack of skills are hindering the use of ICT in teaching and learning, a new study suggests.

How many of your colleagues are using ICT in the classroom? Is social media a commonly used teaching tool in Australia? Find out in today’s Teacher infographic.

In Episode 6 of The Research Files, Teacher speaks to Sandra Pattison and Tham Lu about an NCVER report that explores whether school characteristics influence student engagement of 15-year-olds.

A survey of Australian teachers and principals has revealed an ageing workforce, which researchers warn has significant implications for succession planning.

Do you like to praise students who complete a task that's easy for them? According to a research review, this strategy can be harmful to learning.

Are teenage students in Finland more likely to persevere with a problem than their counterparts in Australia? What about students in Shanghai or the US? Take a look at this Teacher infographic.

Around four out of 10 secondary principals and one in five primary principals say they have difficulties finding suitable staff to fill vacancies, a new survey indicates.