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Infographic: PISA 2025 – Australia’s results in an international context

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:30:00 +1100

PISA is the world’s largest international assessment of student learning, and it shows how well 15-year-old students can apply their knowledge and skills in real-world situations. Each cycle assesses 3 core domains: science, reading and mathematics. Here’s a look at Australia’s 2025 performance in an international context.

Developing a Drama program with impact

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:30:00 +1100

Drama can give students a voice to express themselves and demonstrate knowledge. In today’s article, we speak with Joseph Bough from Truganina P-9 College in Melbourne about how he built the school’s Performing Arts program. He shares the success they’ve experienced with participation and his favourite lesson activities.

Research news: The value of school leaders

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:30:00 +1100

‘Supporting principals is not an end in itself: it is an investment in the schools they lead and the communities they serve.’ A new report has taken a closer look at who school leaders across the OECD are, what makes them valued, why this matters, and how to best to support them.

The student thinking we must not take away

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:30:00 +1100

In his latest Teacher column, Professor Martin Westwell, Chief Executive of the South Australian Department for Education, argues explicit instruction, classroom technology and AI raise the same essential question: who is doing the thinking? ‘The aim is not to make learning harder. It is to make sure the hard thinking is happening in the right place.’

World Teachers’ Day 2026 – teachers who helped shape who you are

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

Teachers play a vital role in shaping the people we become. To celebrate World Teachers’ Day this year, we asked 5 educators to ‘tell us about a teacher that helped to shape the person you are today.’

Infographic: World Teachers' Day 2026 – the lasting impact of teachers

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

In our annual reader survey, we ask: How did your own teachers have a positive impact on you as a student? How has their influence shaped who you are today? On this World Teachers’ Day, we shine a spotlight on the lasting impact of the profession by sharing some of your responses.

Teacher Staffroom Episode 81: Hearing from the Teacher community

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

As we start to turn our minds to the end of this school year, at Teacher, we take the time to invite you to share your feedback with us. Our annual reader survey launched this month and is open until 6 November 2026. In this episode, we take you through some early responses and other recent content highlights.

Research news: Peer group belonging and student resilience

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

Thinking back to your own school years, it’s likely there were key friends you relied on for support. But it’s not just close friends who make a difference. New research from South Australia suggests that, when it comes to building resilience among adolescents, being part of larger peer groups is just as important.

Assessment matters – the evidence at the heart of education

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

As a teacher, what can you learn about your students from a good assessment? How can a good assessment support your understanding of individual students and help you plan for the next steps in teaching and learning? We’ve called on our ACER colleague, Dr Dara Ramalingam, Research Director of Assessment Development, to unpack these questions.

Build classroom confidence with free, flexible micro-credentials

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +1100

Flexible professional learning allows school educators to focus on the skills relevant to their work. Free, self-paced online modules make it easier to fit learning into busy teaching schedules. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and delivered by Adelaide University, the Micro-credentials for Classroom Confidence have been designed by experts in direct response to teacher needs, offering strategies that can be applied directly in the classroom.

Infographic: Why students listen to audiobooks

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

Research involving over 110,000 children and young people in the UK has revealed that many listened to audiobooks in 2026, saying listening to audiobooks feels like reading and that they listen to audiobooks to give their eyes a break from screens. Here, we share the reasons why 8-18 year olds say they turn to this format to support their learning.

The impact of teachers – building student relationships and nurturing potential

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +1100

At Teacher, we love hearing from our audience about the positive impact their teaching is having on students in their settings. It’s not just teachers and school leaders that we hear from. Teacher reader and school parent Barbara Vieira contacted the editorial team to share the impact a teacher had on her daughter and her achievements in STEM.

School leadership – setting up for a new school year

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

Careful planning and preparation lay the foundation for strong teaching and learning, positive school culture, and sustained improvement throughout the year. Anthony Hockey, Principal of St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Williamstown, Victoria, shares how his school prepares for a successful start to each new year. From welcoming new students, inducting staff and completing essential maintenance, to refining improvement priorities – the work begins well before the first bell rings.

Laying the groundwork – information literacy in primary schools

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

Dr Kay Oddone and Kasey L Garrison published research in the Australian Journal of Education that examines when and how information literacy skills are introduced to students. In this article for Teacher, they draw on that paper and further highlight the need for teachers to have the support of qualified teacher librarians to introduce and build students’ capacity to use information critically and ethically.

Infographic: Australians' views of the teaching profession

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

The third annual Australian Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Science survey asked 1,255 adult respondents about their beliefs and attitudes towards science and various professions, including teachers. Here, we share some of their responses.

Teacher’s Bookshelf: Strategies to prepare for a new teaching role

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

In ‘Teaching Strategies in the 21st Century, Where to Now?’ Dr Loretta Bowshall-Freeman, Dr Rozi Binte Rahmat and Michael Colbung discuss the complex challenges faced by pre-service and early career teachers. This exclusive extract for Teacher readers shares strategies for preparing for a new teaching role.

Six ways to build stronger school-community partnerships – lessons from a Churchill Fellowship

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +1100

‘Community collaboration does not need to begin with a new program or excursion. Often, the simplest starting point is creating a small, clear role for an organisation within something your school already does.’ Churchill Fellowship recipient Dr Luke Steller, Questacon Regional Leader for the NT, shares 6 practical ways educators can build stronger school-community partnerships.

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.