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Top 5 Education Trends

The education sector provides the framework to educate and prepare Australia’s future generations. The magnitude of this impact warrants investigating and understanding the key trends affecting the education sector.

What To Expect From The Schools Of Tomorrow

By: Michael McQueen

Recent years have seen the discussion of the relevance of the current education system come to dominate public dialogue.

School Chaplaincy To Be Axed in ACT, Fear Other States Will Follow

By: Beth Rivers

From the end of this year, the ACT Government has decided to cut the school chaplaincy program from public schools, triggering an urgent campaign to overturn the decision.

A Focus On Holistic Education is #trending In Schools

By: McCrindle

As when, where and how we work shifts, greater attention is being given to the holistic upbringing of students in school.

The Wellbeing Challenge in Australian Schools

By: McCrindle

A 2019 McCrindle survey of Australian parents shows that parent expectations of Australian schools is on the rise.

Student Wellbeing and Academic Results Linked to Positive Student-Teacher Relationship

By: McCrindle

Teaching is the single-most influential factor within the schooling system for student academic growth. What then, are the facets that lead to effective, influential and impactful teachers?

Moving? How to Help Your Child Settle into a New School

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Dear Justin, I’ve been offered a promotion at work, which is great for the family – or at least it’s great for me and our income. Unfortunately it means a big move for my two boys (ages 7 and 10). They are both nervous about the move but especially about starting a new school. How can I help them settle in easily?

How to Ease Back to School Anxiety

By: Dr Justin Coulson

I’m sure there really are kids out there who are excited about heading back to school after the summer holidays. But I don’t know any of them.

Secular Activists Make A Lot Of Assumptions About Christian Schools

By: Anne Rinaudo

Can Christian schools maintain their beliefs and approach the issue of gay students and teachers with compassion, tolerance and understanding? It is a hotly contested issue that has roared back on to front pages since a leak from the Ruddock Inquiry Into Religious Freedom.