They’re crying, but you have to leave and get to work. You spend the rest of the day feeling absolutely wretched. Sound familiar?
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Planning a playdate can be stressful. Parents can end up worrying about where to go, what to do, whether the house is tidy enough, or that you might be judged about the food you offer.
Children and teens’ risk of drowning doubles during the school holidays, compared to term time.
Screens might buy peace in the short term. But returning to the real world can be overwhelming for children.
It’s the season for late nights, party food, way too much stimulation, tired kids and tired parents. It can all culminate in what seems like an endless meltdown.
It’s estimated half the men in Australian prisons are fathers. One way for them to stay in touch with their children is through ‘video visits’.
Immigration officials will manage student visa applications using a “prioritisation threshold”. Here’s what that means for international students, universities, private colleges and TAFEs.
As school ‘funding wars’ roll into next year, many Australians may not realise the federal government hasn’t always contributed to school funding.
Over the past two decades, the number of students attending independent schools has grown faster than those attending public schools, particularly in high school.
Take a moment to process your feelings – whatever they are. And remember, you don’t have to tell anyone what you got if you don’t want to.
Ask the teacher if – in their view – your child is making an expected or acceptable level of progress, and what evidence tells them this.
The Albanese government has pledged two major changes to early childhood education and care in the run up to next year’s federal election.
Research shows students often start primary school feeling optimistic about maths. This can decline as students progress through school and continue into adulthood.
It is ‘awards season’ for schools, when students, teachers and families gather for speech days. Research shows giving awards to kids children can be more harmful than helpful.
Australia’s results from the latest ‘TIMSS’ test show a concerning gender gap in maths for Year 4 and Year 8 students.
Less than a month since the government paused New Zealand’s science curriculum refresh, an international study puts our students in the middle of the pack – with worrying results for poorer schools.
The results from the 2023 ‘Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study’ were released on Wednesday night. Year 8 students, who also did the test, held steady.
Parents can now search how their child’s school has performed in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy.
New research on New South Wales students shows many do not have access to computers and the support they need to use them. This means they risk falling behind.
Universities are offering teaching degrees that are fully online and without real-time connection to staff or other students. A new survey shows this can be an isolating way to learn.
Instead of investing millions into schools vulnerable to the whims of private interests, the New Zealand government should be investing in bolstering exisiting public schools.
New research looks at a school in Sydney’s western suburbs, where high numbers of students come from immigrant families.
A significant part of teaching involves providing emotional support to students. But with many young people facing mental health and trauma issues, teachers are reporting compassion fatigue.
If the government is serious about addressing New Zealand’s shortage of psychologists, it needs to introduce practical job training earlier in the qualification process.
The exams include English, mathematics, biology, economics and legal studies. They also include ancient history, dance, drama, food studies, geography, media and physical education.