One of the perks of being an educator in a country like Australia is having the privilege of learning from the diversity in our classrooms. After all, it is estimated that one in five Australians speak a language other than English at home. Our students have a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and … Read more
While the 2025 Australian Federal Election is yet to be called, the race to the polls has well and truly begun. It is likely that students and their families are seeing campaign material and speaking about what the upcoming election could mean. It is also likely that they are not, and students don’t understand the … Read more
2 mins read time While AI can bring numerous advantages to the Australian education system, it also presents several challenges and potential drawbacks that need careful consideration. Concerns regarding data privacy, dependency on technology, and the dehumanisation of education are among the primary disadvantages of integrating AI in classrooms. One major issue is the potential … Read more
According to the Australian Catholic University’s annual Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Survey released in 2024, a staggering 53.9% of school leaders reported threats of violence. That is an alarming 16.8% increase since the 2022 survey. Of those reporting physical violence, a staggering 96.3 per cent was at the hands of students. Offensive … Read more
