Education – Views & Research

A woman stands in front of a whiteboard, smiling and looking off to the side.

Our research found a new reason to keep teachers happy – it’s linked to how well students do

Theresa Dicke, Australian Catholic University

‘I’m harmed and I don’t think the person who did it knows’: we looked at different responses to uni sexual assault

Meredith Rossner, Australian National University; Janet Hope, University of Canberra; Lorana Bartels, Australian National University; Miranda Forsyth, Australian National University, and Sally Eales, Australian National University

Back view of a young woman with backpack walking down a corridor at university.

The Coalition’s migration changes would slash international student enrolments

Andrew Norton, Monash University

A young person wearing a backpack walks through an airport tunnel.

New research looks at how screens are actually being used in Australian classrooms – the results may surprise you

Matt Bower, Macquarie University; Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University, and Karen Woo, Macquarie University

A child works on a coding app on an tablet.

Year 12 exams and graduations

Female student leaning on her arm, sitting at a desk and studying under a warm desk lamp in a dark room.

Year 12 students might feel anxious as exams approach. Here’s what can help

Cher McGillivray, Bond University

Year 12 students can feel lonely after graduating. Here’s how to stay connected

Robbie Eres, Deakin University

A young man looking away while sitting near bed at home. He is lost in thought

School formals can increase body image anxiety for some teens. Here’s how parents can help

Vivienne Lewis, University of Canberra

A teenage girl in front of a mirror holds up a red dress while holding a black dress in her other hand.

A young person works at a desk under a lamp.

So your Year 12 student hasn’t decided what’s next. Here’s what to say – and what not to – about career planning

Brendon Hyndman, Charles Sturt University and Vaughan Cruickshank, University of Tasmania

Students sitting at a table together studying.

How does subject scaling work for Year 12? And why is it unfair?

Kate O'Connor, La Trobe University

Schools

What role does high school play in mental health? Feeling connected to other students and staff is key

Sarah Stevens, UNSW and Aliza Werner-Seidler, UNSW

Why do politicians often want to change the school curriculum? What happens when you do?

Emily Ross, The University of Queensland

Shadow Minister for Education Julian Leeser speaks to journalists at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

What major tests like PISA and NAPLAN get wrong about Indigenous students

Peter Anderson, University of New England; Angela Baeza Pena, The University of Queensland; Bronwyn Fredericks, The University of Queensland, and Levon Ellen Blue, The University of Queensland

Young Indigenous Australian woman sits at an outdoor cafe.

Should schools ban students from doing cartwheels?

Brendon Hyndman, Charles Sturt University

Two school children playing on grass, one child is doing a cartwheel.

Too many students have ‘reading anxiety’. New research suggests it is triggered by problems in primary school

Genevieve McArthur, Australian Catholic University

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Parenting and families

A parent's hand holding a smartphone with a GPS tracking app displaying their child's live location while the child is seen exiting the house.

What should parents consider when tracking their child’s location?

Bjørn Nansen, The University of Melbourne and Lauren Bliss, The University of Melbourne

How do I know my child is ready to leave the house on their own?

Michelle Andrews Luke, The University of Melbourne

A mother and daughter spending time outside together.

‘Rohan called me an idiot!’ How can parents handle squabbles between kids?

Elizabeth Westrupp, Deakin University

Two young people sitting on a couch. A boy is on a phone, a girl is turning her head quickly,

School holidays are coming. Here’s how families can keep some sort of routine

Tianyi Ma, The University of Queensland

A dad works from home on his laptop sitting on the couch while his two daughters jump and play around him.

Moving houses can be especially stressful for kids. Here’s how to support them during a relocation

Marg Rogers, University of New England and Michelle Gossner, CQUniversity Australia

Little girl unpacking in bedroom of the new home, taking toys from cardboard box.

A small group of children and an adult play with wooden toys on the ground.

One quarter of Australian kids are ‘developmentally vulnerable’ when they start school. Quality childcare can catch them up

Anne Kennedy, The University of Melbourne

What do parents want when it comes to childcare safety? More information for a start

Bricklyn Priebe, University of the Sunshine Coast

A woman holds a baby in her arms. Another woman stands in the background.

Australia’s childcare system is full of ‘churn’ – this isn’t good for quality or safety

Peter Hurley, Victoria University; Melissa Tham, Victoria University, and Sarah Pilcher, Victoria University

Uni and TAFE

An aerial view of eight people working at a long table with computers and notebooks in a library.

Our research shows how AI is getting better at exams. Here’s how unis can respond

Armin Alimardani, Western Sydney University; Melissa Porter, University of Wollongong, and Warwick Gullett, University of Wollongong

Are Australians really overeducated? It depends what education is for

Gwilym Croucher, The University of Melbourne

The silhouettes of four young people in graduation robes, looking at a sun set

The Intergenerational Report says we need more vocational skills – but federal funding for them is set to drop

Lizzie Knight, Grattan Institute and Ben Jefferson, Grattan Institute

Silhouette of builder standing on timber house frame, low angle view.

Unis and schools are moving away from AI-detection software. They should stop using it altogether

Mark A. Bassett, Charles Sturt University

An illustration of a robot caught in a flashlight.

Our research found a new reason to keep teachers happy – it’s linked to how well students do

‘I’m harmed and I don’t think the person who did it knows’: we looked at different responses to uni sexual assault

The Coalition’s migration changes would slash international student enrolments

New research looks at how screens are actually being used in Australian classrooms – the results may surprise you

Year 12 exams and graduations

Year 12 students might feel anxious as exams approach. Here’s what can help

Year 12 students can feel lonely after graduating. Here’s how to stay connected

School formals can increase body image anxiety for some teens. Here’s how parents can help

So your Year 12 student hasn’t decided what’s next. Here’s what to say – and what not to – about career planning

How does subject scaling work for Year 12? And why is it unfair?

Schools

What role does high school play in mental health? Feeling connected to other students and staff is key

Why do politicians often want to change the school curriculum? What happens when you do?

What major tests like PISA and NAPLAN get wrong about Indigenous students

Should schools ban students from doing cartwheels?

Too many students have ‘reading anxiety’. New research suggests it is triggered by problems in primary school

Start your day with evidence-based news.

Parenting and families

What should parents consider when tracking their child’s location?

How do I know my child is ready to leave the house on their own?

‘Rohan called me an idiot!’ How can parents handle squabbles between kids?

School holidays are coming. Here’s how families can keep some sort of routine

Moving houses can be especially stressful for kids. Here’s how to support them during a relocation

Early childhood

One quarter of Australian kids are ‘developmentally vulnerable’ when they start school. Quality childcare can catch them up

What do parents want when it comes to childcare safety? More information for a start

Australia’s childcare system is full of ‘churn’ – this isn’t good for quality or safety

Uni and TAFE

Our research shows how AI is getting better at exams. Here’s how unis can respond

Are Australians really overeducated? It depends what education is for

The Intergenerational Report says we need more vocational skills – but federal funding for them is set to drop

Unis and schools are moving away from AI-detection software. They should stop using it altogether

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Our research found a new reason to keep teachers happy – it’s linked to how well students do

‘I’m harmed and I don’t think the person who did it knows’: we looked at different responses to uni sexual assault

The Coalition’s migration changes would slash international student enrolments

New research looks at how screens are actually being used in Australian classrooms – the results may surprise you

Year 12 exams and graduations

Year 12 students might feel anxious as exams approach. Here’s what can help

Year 12 students can feel lonely after graduating. Here’s how to stay connected

School formals can increase body image anxiety for some teens. Here’s how parents can help

So your Year 12 student hasn’t decided what’s next. Here’s what to say – and what not to – about career planning

How does subject scaling work for Year 12? And why is it unfair?

Schools

What role does high school play in mental health? Feeling connected to other students and staff is key

Why do politicians often want to change the school curriculum? What happens when you do?

What major tests like PISA and NAPLAN get wrong about Indigenous students

Should schools ban students from doing cartwheels?

Too many students have ‘reading anxiety’. New research suggests it is triggered by problems in primary school

Start your day with evidence-based news.

Parenting and families

What should parents consider when tracking their child’s location?

How do I know my child is ready to leave the house on their own?

‘Rohan called me an idiot!’ How can parents handle squabbles between kids?

School holidays are coming. Here’s how families can keep some sort of routine

Moving houses can be especially stressful for kids. Here’s how to support them during a relocation

Early childhood

One quarter of Australian kids are ‘developmentally vulnerable’ when they start school. Quality childcare can catch them up

What do parents want when it comes to childcare safety? More information for a start

Australia’s childcare system is full of ‘churn’ – this isn’t good for quality or safety

Uni and TAFE

Our research shows how AI is getting better at exams. Here’s how unis can respond

Are Australians really overeducated? It depends what education is for

The Intergenerational Report says we need more vocational skills – but federal funding for them is set to drop

Unis and schools are moving away from AI-detection software. They should stop using it altogether

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How do I know my child is ready to leave the house on their own?

‘I’m harmed and I don’t think the person who did it knows’: we looked at different responses to uni sexual assault

New research looks at how screens are actually being used in Australian classrooms – the results may surprise you

The Coalition’s migration changes would slash international student enrolments

My son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong?

Our research found a new reason to keep teachers happy – it’s linked to how well students do

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