Teacher Magazine

Teacher resources for NAIDOC Week 2026

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +1000

NAIDOC Week is an annual celebration that honours the cultures, histories and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In today’s article, we explore the 2026 theme 50 Years of Deadly, share links to the free resources that have been developed for teachers, and highlight 3 schools around the country who are celebrating NAIDOC Week in their own unique way.

Infographic: Fostering respectful debate in classrooms

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +1000

A survey of teachers in Australia has examined teacher perspectives on the role of teachers and schools in fostering respectful debate and discussion of contemporary issues. Survey topics include teacher confidence in facilitating discussions, and the barriers they face.

School pride and belonging – designing a new school uniform

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +1000

Earlier this year, Mosman Park School for Deaf Children (MPSDC) unveiled their new school uniform. Based on the colours of the Deaf Flag, it was designed to promote pride, visibility and connection for the school community. We speak to Principal Monique Smith to find out more about the design process and the impact on student belonging.

Teacher Staffroom Episode 77: AI in schools – what does it mean for teaching and learning?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +1000

AI tools are becoming more embedded in students’ lives. At Teacher, we know this is an area where educators are seeking practical support and so this month, we’ve published a range of articles to help. In today’s Teacher Staffroom episode, I’ll take you through the key highlights, along with a few extra pieces you won’t want to miss.

Research news: Student AI use for school and homework

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

New research involving almost 4,000 students aged 13-18 in the UK has found many are divided over appropriate use of AI in their homework and a majority would like to see their teachers use AI in the classroom. The research also asked students and their teachers what support they would like to receive on AI. Find out more in this article.

Video: Increasing student engagement through the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

At EDUtech 2026, the Teacher team caught the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge presentation hosted by Lisa van Beeck, ACER Research Fellow and Project Director for the challenge. In this exclusive video for Teacher readers, we recorded the presentation in full. You’ll hear van Beeck walk delegates through the challenge itself and highlight the suite of teacher resources designed to support it.

The Research Files Episode 109: The decline in senior secondary arts enrolments

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

In this episode of The Research Files, editor Jo Earp is joined by Professor Sandra Gattenhof and Dr John Nicholas Saunders who share findings from their study exploring declining enrolment numbers in year 12 arts subjects in Australia. They also talk about the implications for schools, including the arts educator pipeline, and practical supports for out-of-field teachers.

Research news: Young people’s enjoyment of reading increasing

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

A UK study involving over 125,000 children and young people has shown an uptick in enjoyment of reading and daily reading habits. Latest findings also include gender differences for reading habits, and insights into what encourages young people to read for pleasure.

Research news: School attendance problems

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

Absent students miss more than just lesson content; they miss the opportunities to build the habits and skills to succeed at school and in life. New OECD research shows ‘school attendance problems are no longer a marginal issue; they have become a challenge affecting classrooms in nearly every country’.

Infographic: Top ebook genres across K-12 in Australia

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

A new report has revealed the most popular ebook genres for K-12 students. The results were calculated by analysing 2025 data from all schools serving students in K-12 across Australia that use the Sora student reading app. Here, we share the most popular genres by state and territory.

Teaching methods: Teaching at an online school

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

In this podcast, Dominique Beech hears from Joanna Baker, Head of Campus at Haileybury Pangea – the fully online campus of Haileybury, and independent co-educational school. The online campus serves approximately 180 students from a range of backgrounds across Australia and in this episode we hear all about what it’s like to teach students in a virtual classroom setting.

‘The dreaded “E” word’ – rethinking high expectations

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

In her latest Teacher column, Associate Principal Rachael Lehr shares how insights from mindset coach and author Ben Crowe about the ‘dreaded “E” word’ have prompted her to reflect on what it means to hold high expectations in ways that give purpose and build aspiration for students and staff, rather than add pressure or burden.

Caring beyond the classroom – offering stability and kindness when it’s needed most

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

‘What I love most is making sure children have the support they need so they can thrive and learn.’ In this article, an assistant principal at a Victorian primary school shares how she balances her busy career in education with another important role – being a foster carer.

Infographic: My 14th Teacher alphabet

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

What do you need information on? Artificial intelligence? Transitions? Seating designs? The 14th Teacher alphabet brings you quick links to popular content that you might find useful. Download the PDF for a hyperlinked version so you can access the content for each letter.

Research news: Indigenous-led cultural learning

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

A collaborative study involving Aboriginal Elders, families, educators and children across 3 urban schools in Perth, Western Australia, is working to deepen Aboriginal children’s understanding of, and pride in, who they are by strengthening their connections to culture, Country and kin. Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker from Curtin University tells us all about the Moombaki Cultural Learnings Project and the impact it is having on Aboriginal students.

Podcast special: EDUtech 2026 – our reflections and conference highlights

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

EDUtech is one of the largest and most prominent education and technology events on our calendar for 2026. Over 2 days last week, Teacher magazine’s Rebecca Vukovic and Dominique Beech were there in Sydney for the event, and in today’s podcast special they share their reflections on the sessions they attended, as well as other conference highlights.

EDUtech 2026: AI, assessment, and keeping humans in the loop

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

EDUtech has just wrapped up for 2026, and the Teacher team were in Sydney for the 2-day conference to have conversations with the education community and hear from both local and international speakers. Read our insights here.

The Research Files Episode 108: Dr Dan Cloney on measuring learning in the early years

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

Last month, the OECD released findings from the 2025 International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS). In today's episode, Dr Dan Cloney, Senior Research Fellow at ACER and Lead Researcher for IELS, unpacks some of the key findings from the study, explores what made the assessment design unique, and discusses why it's so important to ensure every child arrives at school with the strongest possible foundations.

Expert insights – AI as a tool for assessment feedback

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

In assessment, AI tools offer new possibilities for feedback while also raising important questions about quality, accuracy, teacher oversight and, crucially, whether the feedback improves the learner, not just the piece of work they’ve been tasked with completing.

Tax tips for teachers 2026: What you can and can’t claim for as an educator

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000

Tax time for the 2025-26 financial year is quickly approaching here in Australia. In this article, we draw on expertise from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and tax services company H&R Block, to hear more about teacher returns for 2026 – including claiming fuel costs, implications for teachers using social media for work, and more.