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A woman rests her head on top of a laptop and books.

A woman rests her head on top of a laptop and books.

School teachers are burning out at alarming rates. How can we help keep them happy in their jobs?

Luke Aaron Tomlin, The University of Western Australia; The Kids Research Institute Australia

When parents don’t see eye to eye: are differences in parenting styles a bad thing?

Trevor Mazzucchelli, Curtin University

A mother and father arguing in the car while their two children are sitting in the back seats.

A mother and father arguing in the car while their two children are sitting in the back seats.

Worried about your Year 12 exams? 3 ways to help anxiety

Viviana Wuthrich, Macquarie University and Jessica Belcher, Macquarie University

High school students sitting an exam, looking focused.

High school students sitting an exam, looking focused.

Doing end-of-year exams? 5 foods that are good for brain health – and what to avoid

Yasmine Probst, University of Wollongong and Olivia Wills, University of Wollongong

Teen boy studying on kitchen table.

Teen boy studying on kitchen table.

Schools

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

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

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

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

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.

A child works on a coding app on an tablet.

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

A bird's eye view of school students in a circle

A bird's eye view of school students in a circle

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.

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

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Parenting and families

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

Samuel Cornell, The University of Queensland

A teenage boy holds a dumbbell while sitting on a bed.

A teenage boy holds a dumbbell while sitting on a bed.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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,

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

Early childhood

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

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.

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

A child plays with an abacus.

A child plays with an abacus.

Uni and TAFE

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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