1+ week, 3+ day ago   (695+ words) We know students have varying interests when it comes to reading and that there are many different pathways to readings for pleasure for young people. For instance, some students may gravitate more towards reading graphic novels, and others may prefer…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (74+ words) Teacher Magazine Missed out on any of our infographics? Visit the Teacher magazine infographic archive. All our infographics are also available to download as PDF versions from the ACER Repository. Our weekly newsletter with the latest articles, podcasts, videos and…...

1+ mon, 3+ hour ago   (557+ words) Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Teacher Staffroom from Teacher magazine, the resource for K-12 educators published by ACER, the Australian Council for Educational Research. I’m Dominique Beech. A recent highlight from me this month was speaking with Monique…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1056+ words) Spending time outside supports student wellbeing and physical health, but it’s about much more than just access to facilities. As a teacher, how confident are you in facilitating outdoor play for students? What barriers do you face? As a school…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (599+ words) Teachers are the unsung heroes and backbone of our society – providing invaluable guidance, support, and knowledge not only to our future generations but to people of all ages. Learning doesn’t stop in the classroom; a good educator builds a legacy…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (643+ words) One assistant principal at a Victorian primary school balances her busy career in education with another important role – being a foster carer. In her current leadership role, Erin supports vulnerable children, their families, and the teachers who work with them…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (673+ words) For many people, foster care is something they see from a distance. They may think about doing it one day, but assume they are too busy, not qualified, or not in the right stage of life. For one Melbourne teacher,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (488+ words) The winner of the inaugural Global Schools Prize has just been announced. Lebanon’s The Alsama Project – an education organisation supporting displaced Syrian and Palestinian teenagers to remain engaged in education – has taken home the US $500,000 in prize money to scale…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (652+ words) For Haylea, caring for children has always been at the centre of her life. Now in her 12th year of teaching, she has spent time in Darwin, Melbourne and at St Catherine of Siena in Armstrong Creek, Victoria, for the past…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (412+ words) Getting off to a strong start in the early years is the foundation for future learning, wellbeing and equity, so understanding how children are faring in this important stage can help improve their experiences and lift outcomes. Focusing on 5-year-olds,…...