Month: December 2017

Teachers Deserve a Break, and Not Just at Summer Time
Society might want to consider the increasing responsibilities and expectations that are being imposed on teachers, writes Michelle Green, Chief Executive of Independent Schools...

The Gift of Experience
Give a gift to children this Christmas that is all about an experience, writes Diane Bourke.

How to Deal with an ATAR Surprise
What happens if a student's ATAR is less or more than expected? Careers expert Helen Green offers advice on what to do.

Best of the Web: What Kids Think of Parents Drinking, Bonding Through Baking, and What Age for Smartphones
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.

In Case You Missed It: Some of Our Best from 2017
In 2017, we covered everything from making children resilient to taking the tension out of homework. Here's a selection.

Keeping it Real: Young Australians Push for Media Literacy
A new report shows that many young Australians are struggling to recognise 'fake news'.

Best of the Web: the Skill Needed for Jobs of the Future, Understanding Grumpy Teenagers, and You are not your ATAR
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.