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Education researchers and teachers are working together to explore strategies to boost Indigenous student achievement in STEM subjects.

Following a two-year study, researchers have built a profile of the educational support needs of students on the autism spectrum.

While the need for STEM-related expertise in the workforce is growing, the number of students choosing STEM subjects at secondary and tertiary level in Australia is stagnating. Today’s article shares a review of evidence-based practice for primary STEM teaching.

It’s called National Science Week but this year’s theme for schools actually embraces the T in STEM – Technology – with educators and students encouraged to explore Drones, Droids and Robots.

The 2016 Teacher reader survey runs from July 11 to August 12. Your input will help us continue to improve the content to make it even more relevant to you – and, by taking part, you’ll go in the draw to win a Teacher Wellbeing Pack.

To address the decline in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) participation, experts are turning to innovative approaches to engage students in science.

How one Adelaide primary school has used Australian Early Development Census data to improve its transition and orientation to school programs.

When you’re planning a lesson or unit of work, one of the things you’ll be thinking about is how to make the best use of the resources available, including teacher aides.

'Imagine having a brain that is only 10 per cent active ...' Research has sought to shatter common misunderstandings about the brain that are held in classrooms.

Principal Susan Just reflects on the benefits and challenges of using a digital fabrication lab to engage girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths (STEAM).