Teacher Magazine

Share your feedback in our 2026 reader survey

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

Our 2026 reader survey opened today! Take a few moments to let us know your feedback on Teacher magazine and what you’d like to see from us in the future. If you’re based in Australia, you’ll also go into the draw to win a $550 book bundle from Amba Press.

Infographic: Student wellbeing – from knowledge to action

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

A survey of over 70,000 secondary school students across 313 schools in Australia has uncovered a gap between knowing what tools and skills can support their wellbeing, and taking action and using those skills in practice.

The Research Files Episode 114: Meaningful integration of GenAI in secondary schools

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

Recorded live at the National Education Summit in Melbourne, Dominique Beech sits down with Professor Miriam Tanti from La Trobe University to find out about the research she and her colleagues have been conducting into the science of learning and Generative AI which has culminated in a free, practical guide for secondary school teachers.

Adapting curriculum in an evolving AI world

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

‘The most formidable change we have seen so far is consistency in AI use. Along with staff, students from years 5 to 12 are now working off the same scale and AI use is thought about before a task is set, not discussed after.’ In this article, Jill Fitzsimons, Director of Teaching and Learning at Loreto Toorak shares how staff and students have been supported to use AI, and how the impact of AI is shaping assessment.

School leadership – shifting culture to build the conditions for learning

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

‘We are, as our staff and students say, building a culture of excellence where every learner can thrive, and this year we have the data to prove it.’ In today’s article, Jo Jolly – Principal at Parkhill Primary School in Melbourne, Victoria – shares details of the journey the school has been on for the past 3 years to shift culture and improve student outcomes.

Infographic: PISA 2025 – Learning in the digital world

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1000

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) shows how well 15-year-olds can apply their knowledge and skills in science, reading and mathematics to real-world situations. In addition to the 3 core domains, an innovative domain important in modern societies is included in each test cycle. In 2025 the innovative domain was ‘Learning in the digital world’. This infographic shares Australia’s performance in an international context.

Teacher Staffroom Episode 80: All things PISA 2025

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1000

In case you missed it, the PISA 2025 results were recently released. As is always the case, there is plenty to digest. This month at Teacher, we’ve shared insights from many experts to begin to unpack the results. In this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we catch you up.

Bold leadership – the courage to think differently in schools

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +1000

Day one of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) National Conference 2026 has kicked off in Perth with keynotes and presentations on the theme of Bold Leadership: New Frontiers in Education. Presented in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), the conference has drawn delegates from around the world to explore complex leadership, the future of learning and the evolving role of educators.

Classroom displays – The Thinking Museum

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +1000

‘Tour a school and you’ll likely see many classrooms displaying finished student work … perfection is visible; process is private. … The Thinking Museum is a classroom routine that makes intellectual growth visible, celebrated, and unforgettable.’ Find out more in our latest reader submission from K-12 teacher Varun S Nair.

School Improvement Episode 71: Developing critical thinking across the curriculum with Jonathan Heard

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +1000

Recorded live at the National Education Summit in Melbourne, Teacher’s Deputy Editor Rebecca Vukovic is joined by Jonathan Heard, a Research Fellow at the Australian Council for Educational Research for this School Improvement episode. They discuss the importance of having a shared definition on what critical thinking is, the connection between critical thinking and information literacy, and provide some key takeaways for teachers, teacher librarians and school leaders.

Teacher’s Bookshelf: Knowing you are making a difference

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +1000

To complement the widely adopted Driving School Improvement books by Pamela Macklin and Vic Zbar, the new Driving School Improvement Workbook offers school leaders a practical framework for turning improvement plans into action. This extract for Teacher readers is taken from a chapter on knowing you are making a difference.

Learning spaces: Engaging students in design – 3 activities for better schoolyards

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +1000

‘Our research shows aspirations for school community engagement in the design of school outdoor spaces are high. … And yet, for many re-designs to schoolyards, engagement does not happen.’ In this article, Hannah Richardson from the University of Canberra shares 3 simple activities for engaging students in schoolyard design.

School’s in – on the Great Barrier Reef

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +1000

Few classrooms can match the Great Barrier Reef. As one of the world’s most remarkable natural environments, it offers students the chance to learn through experience, discovery and connection. A new Australian Government program is subsidising school excursions to this iconic destination, making it possible for more students to visit the Reef and experience its educational benefits firsthand.

The Research Files Episode 113: Unpacking PISA 2025 with Dr Jonas Bertling

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +1000

Following the release of the PISA 2025 results last week, Dominique Beech is joined by Dr Jonas Bertling, Research Director of ACER Implementation and Reporting and co-author of the report sharing Australia’s PISA 2025 results, to unpack the 2025 findings and the implications for educators.

PILNA 2025: Encouraging signs of recovery in student learning, but further improvements needed

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +1000

‘PILNA helps countries see not only whether students are meeting expected levels, but also the conditions that support or constrain learning.’ The latest results from the Pacific’s largest regional education assessment point to encouraging signs of recovery in student learning, while also identifying key areas where further improvement is needed.

Researching education: 5 further readings on middle leadership

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +1000

While the term ‘middle leadership’ can mean different things in different school contexts, we know the role of middle leaders is important in supporting both student outcomes and teacher practice. In today’s article, we share 5 open-access resources on the topic of middle leadership.

PISA 2025: Five ideas for turning evidence into better decisions for young people

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +1000

Teacher magazine is delighted to welcome Lisa Rodgers – CEO of ACER – as a columnist. In this first article, she offers a different story about PISA that is built around 5 ideas – position, direction, distribution, resolution and ambition.

PISA 2025: The first global educational insights

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +1000

The latest OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results have just been released. In his latest Teacher column, OECD Director of Education and Skills Andreas Schleicher shares some of the early data and insights, including the changing landscape of reading performance and translating scientific talent into scientific ambition.

PISA 2025: Beyond the results

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +1000

The release of the results of the latest cycle of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) made headlines around the world. More than 760,000 students assessed internationally, representing around 33 million 15-year-olds from 91 countries and economies. But the initial data are just the beginning.

R U OK Day podcast special – leadership burnout with Brad Gaynor

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +1000

Jo Earp sits down with Brad Gaynor to talk about leadership burnout. It's a timely topic – it’s R U OK? Day in Australia today. Brad's book From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Leadership Reset, looks at the growing pressure on school leaders and how it can impact wellbeing. He also shares his own lived experience of burnout.