Social-media-fuelled kids ‘zombie-like or hyper like they’re on speed’
Educators are losing control of their classrooms as social media consumes the way students think and behave, according to an experienced Queensland teacher.
Best in Class
Australia is a first-world country and yet our students are falling behind other nations. Teaching was once held up as the noblest of professions but today the vast majority of teachers believe the public doesn’t respect them. Around the country there are public schools achieving phenomenal results and yet in the very same jurisdictions there are public schools barely staying afloat. In our new groundbreaking series Best in Class we will examine these profound problems and find the critical solutions we need. Because nothing less than the future of our children depends on it.
Shocking statistic that keeps Education Minister awake at night
Education Minister Jason Clare has declared social media “toxic” in an exclusive interview, and revealed the school statistic that keeps him awake at night.
Victoria’s best and worst-resourced schools revealed
The most crowded and well-resourced classrooms around Victoria have been revealed, with more than 1100 schools stuck with worse student-staff ratios than the national average. See how your school rates.
Listed: SA’s best and worst schools for class sizes
How many students does your child’s teacher have to deal with? We’ve compared SA’s teacher-student ratios – see how your school stacks up.
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Revealed: Geelong region’s best and worst resourced schools
The Geelong region’s most and least crowded classrooms have been revealed. SEE HOW YOUR SCHOOL RANKED
Mapped, ranked: Qld schools with worst teacher-student ratios
The worst Queensland schools for teacher-student ratio are predominantly located in the southeast, with chronic understaffing a growing issue. SEARCH YOUR SCHOOL
How education changed the face of ‘crime scene’ suburb
A school in Sydney’s southwest has become a thriving hub of learning and education. Find out how innovative teaching methods have seen enrolments soar.
Trailblazing Supreme Court judge inspires next generation
A Supreme Court judge has credited her public school education to her success during an inspiring address to students ahead of International Women’s Day.
How Sydney’s best chook saved its toughest school
It was the school with a rotten reputation that grabbed headlines for the wrong reasons, but now parents are desperate to get their children into it due to its miraculous transformation.
Therapy dogs and dance: Why SA schools are pouring millions into wellbeing
It’s no longer just academic. SA’s top private schools are spending millions on state-of-the-art hubs with a focus on leadership, resilience and wellbeing. Here’s why.
Top tips to get your child into an elite school – and how much it costs
Securing a spot at some of Adelaide’s elite schools is becoming increasingly competitive. Here’s your complete guide to land a spot at your school of choice.
$40k for students: Plan to get ‘best and brightest’ into teaching
The Federal Budget will include two key measures to help address Australia’s teaching workforce crisis, one of which is inspired by a New York billboard. FIND OUT MORE
Wobbly stools, bean bags: Modern classrooms divide experts
New classrooms are very different from the ones today’s parents and grandparents remember. And the way kids are taught is changing. See video, photos.
‘I leave demoralised’: A day in the life of Australian teachers
Five Australian teachers share what they really have to do in a school day – giving insight into the professional and personal toll of the job. Read their diaries.
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