With the advent of the internet and smartphones, written communication has been enriched with informal expressions. To write to someone is no longer necessarily to adopt the codes of the letter. What is often called “SMS language” is enjoying a certain success, even if its use is far from being generalized, even in digital writing… These alternative uses […] … learn more→

The case for action on climate change no longer needs to be laid out. We see, almost daily, disturbing images of bushfires, floods or a mass extinction crisis. But however widespread that sense of urgency may be, we are struggling as a nation to respond in a substantive, coordinated way. One thing is clear: these responses will […] … learn more→

What is the first word that comes to mind if we hear “mathematics”? It is very likely that terms such as numbers, operations, calculus or algebra will appear; but if a term is usually in the imaginary of the citizenry in relation to mathematics, that is the “problem”. This intimate connection between mathematics and problems finds its […] … learn more→

Science of examinations and competitions, docimology, of “dokimè” (test) and “logos” (science) finds its origin in the work on the validity of the notation systems of the French psychologist Henri Piéron. It was in 1922 that he proposed the concept and launched research around the results of the primary school certificate. These would be popularized by his […] … learn more→

A significant proportion of young Australians still do not finish high school. According to data released by the Productivity Commission on Tuesday, about one in five students leave before they reach Year 12. In 2022, about 79% of students started Year 12, the lowest in the last ten years of data reported. The rate was higher for […] … learn more→

U.S. courts have long wrestled with the extent to which government funding can be used at private religious schools. And on June 5, 2023, Oklahoma’s five-person Statewide Virtual Charter School Board pushed this much-debated question into new territory by approving plans for a religious charter school – the first in the nation. Under the proposed charter, […] … learn more→

The main purpose of sport during the early formative stages, whether at school or in sports clubs, should be to contribute to the comprehensive education of young people through their practice and learning. For this, it is essential to flee from traditional approaches more typical of adult sports, and bet on a teaching linked to educational […] … learn more→

There are an estimated 24,000-plus students who study by distance education in Australia. While their lessons are delivered remotely, by law, all of these students still need to be supervised by somebody in person. This is the role of the “remote education tutor”, who is thelink betweenthe student and the teacher. Despite the vital work they do, […] … learn more→

Becoming a proficient reader holds endless possibilities for a child. These opportunties include long-term academic achievement and educational opportunities, daily life and eventual workplace success — and the magic of being transported to the world of fantasy and mystery, limited only by the imagination. It’s a complex process that unfolds gradually in recognizable stages. Young learners must see […] … learn more→

Australian students’ performance and engagement in mathematics is an ongoing issue. International studies show Australian students’ mean performance in maths has steadily declined since 2003. The latest Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2018 showed only 10% of Australian teenagers scored in the top two levels, compared to 44% in China and 37% in Singapore. Despite attempts to […] … learn more→